Which word names a strong fear of rain?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Ombrophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Anthophobia | a fear of flowers | Because of his anthophobia, Vikram asked the florist to keep the bouquets away from his desk. |
| (2) Ombrophobia (answer) | a strong fear of rain | When dark clouds gather over Mumbai in July, Aditi’s ombrophobia keeps her at home with the windows shut. |
| (3) Heliophobia | a fear of sunlight | Because of his heliophobia, Akash stays indoors on bright afternoons and goes out only after sunset. |
| (4) Zoophobia | a fear of animals | Isha’s zoophobia makes her refuse every trip to the zoo or the farm. |