Question

Choose the one word that can replace the phrase.

An abnormal fear of enclosed spaces

Options

• (A) Acrophobia
• (B) Claustrophobia
• (C) Hydrophobia
• (D) Xenophobia

Answer

(B) Claustrophobia

Solution

1. The ending -phobia means fear of, so the first part of the word tells what is feared.
2. Acrophobia is fear of heights, hydrophobia is fear of water, and xenophobia is fear of foreigners or strangers.
3. Claustrophobia is fear of enclosed spaces.