Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Irresistible impulse to steal
Option 1: kleptomania
Option 2: plunder
Option 3: sabotage
Option 4: megalomania
Correct Answer: kleptomania
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Kleptomania is a mental disorder in which there is an irresistible urge or impulse to steal things, often items that are not needed for personal use or monetary value. It represents a recurrent inability to resist the impulse to steal items, which is the closest match to the given phrase.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Plunder means to steal goods violently from a place.
- Sabotage means to intentionally damage.
- Megalomania is a strong wish for power and control.
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