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


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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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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