Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
The fear of water
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. hydrophobia.
- claustrophobia- extreme or irrational fear of confined places.
- autophobia- fear of being alone or lonely.
- hydrophobia- extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans.
- pyrophobia- extreme or irrational fear of fire.
As the chosen option best expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be correct.