Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Fear of water
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Hydrophobia.
Correct Word: Hydrophobia
Meaning: An extreme fear of water.
Example: People suffering from hydrophobia may avoid swimming or even being near water bodies.
Meaning of the other options:
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Claustrophobia – Fear of small or closed spaces
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Xenophobia – Fear or dislike of strangers or foreigners
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Acrophobia – Fear of heights
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.