Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given:

" Fear of getting fat".

Options:

Lipophobia

Lalophobia

Logophobia

Lygophopia

Correct Answer:

Lipophobia

Explanation:

The word that means the same as the group of words "fear of getting fat" is liposophobia.

  • Lipophobia is the fear of getting fat.
  • Lalophobia is the fear of speaking.
  • Logophobia is the fear of words.
  • Lygonophobia is the fear of poverty.

Lipophobia is the best fit because it conveys the idea of a fear of gaining weight, which is what the group of words is referring to. The word comes from the Greek words "lipos," meaning "fat," and "phobos," meaning "fear."