Choose the correct meaning of the word ‘Lalophobia’.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Fear of speaking
| Lalophobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of speaking |
| Example | At the parent-teacher meeting, Gurpreet’s lalophobia made her nod and point instead of saying a single word. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Fear of blushing (going red in the face) — Incorrect. This describes erythrophobia.
Option 2: Fear of darkness — Incorrect. This describes scotophobia.
Option 3: Fear of sleep, or falling asleep — Incorrect. This describes hypnophobia.