Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Fear of closed spaces
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Claustrophobia.
Correct word: Claustrophobia
Meaning: An irrational fear of confined or enclosed spaces.
Example: He refused to take the elevator due to his claustrophobia.
Meaning of the other words:
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Photophobia: Sensitivity or aversion to light
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Optophobia: Fear of opening one's eyes
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Agoraphobia: Fear of open or crowded public places
Hence, the chosen option is the correct one word substitution.