Fill in the blank with the right word:
Ritu has ________, so she feels uneasy in the company of others and hides in her room even when a single guest visits.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Anthropophobia
Complete sentence: Ritu has anthropophobia, so she feels uneasy in the company of others and hides in her room even when a single guest visits.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Lalophobia | a fear of speaking | Anita’s lalophobia makes her stay silent in class, even when she knows the answer. |
| (2) Zoophobia | a fear of animals | Isha’s zoophobia makes her refuse every trip to the zoo or the farm. |
| (3) Thalassophobia | a fear of the sea | Deepa’s thalassophobia keeps her on the sand at Goa while her friends swim in the sea. |
| (4) Anthropophobia (answer) | a strong fear of people and their company | Mr Rao works from home and skips the colony gatherings, as his anthropophobia makes him tense around people. |