Which word means a strong fear of lice?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Pediculophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Musophobia | a fear of mice | Gita’s musophobia makes her climb onto the bed at the smallest squeak from the storeroom. |
| (2) Helminthophobia | a fear of worms | Tanya’s helminthophobia makes her step around every earthworm on the wet path after the rain. |
| (3) Rupophobia | a fear of dirt | Riya’s rupophobia makes her change her clothes after the smallest mud stain. |
| (4) Pediculophobia (answer) | a strong fear of lice | Ever since a classmate had lice, Ishita’s pediculophobia makes her comb through her hair with a fine comb every night. |