Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the main word and complete the sentence.
1. Coulrophobia (kool-ruh-foh-bee-uh)
While the other children shouted in excitement, Bob’s _____ set in as the clown entered the party.
(a) fear of clowns (b) fear of balloons (c) fear of darkness
2. Dromophobia (dro-muh-foo-bee-uh)
In order to avoid confronting his ____, Ivan generally avoided intersections on busy streets.
(a) fear of women (b) fear of crossing streets (c) fear of double vision
3. Graphophobia (graf-o-foo-bee-uh)
Although Puneet was imaginative and could express his ideas clearly, his _____ made him reluctant to submit his essays to his teacher.
(a) fear of work (b) fear of freedom (c) fear of writing
4. Hadephobia (heyd-foo-bee-uh)
Morgan led a pious life, helping the needy, respecting everyone and praying to God as since childhood he had developed ______.
(a) fear of hell (b) fear of heaven (c) fear of priests
5. Neophobia (ne-o-foo-bee-uh)
Rachel’s supervisor at work often reprimanded her for being too conventional and persuaded her to overcome her ______.
(a) fear of anything new (b) fear of lawsuits (c) fear of bugs
Answers:
1. A, 2. B, 3. C, 4. A, 5. A
Word Pyramid
The clues will help you find the answers to complete the word pyramid. Each answer must contain the previous answer. You may arrange the words with a new letter. Hint: Start from the top
1. Used to indicate a position
2. Consume food
3. An adhesive used to seal, bind or attach items
4. Become thinner towards the end
5. To alter or damage
6. A mammal with refined development of hands and feet
Answers:
AT, EAT, TAPE, TAPER, TAMPER, PRIMATE
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