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Question : Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.

An extreme fear of darkness

Option 1: Hydrophobia

Option 2: Acrophobia

Option 3: Nyctophobia

Option 4: Hemophobia


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Correct Answer: Nyctophobia


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

Nyctophobia specifically refers to an extreme fear of darkness or the night. It comes from "nycto-", which is related to night, and "-phobia", which indicates a fear or aversion.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Hydrophobia refers to a fear of water.
  • Acrophobia refers to a fear of heights.
  • Hemophobia refers to a fear of blood.
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