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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