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Choose the correct one-word substitute for: Fear of closed spaces.

1. Claustrophobia
2. Arachnophobia
3. Acrophobia
4. Hydrophobia

Correct answer: Claustrophobia

Solution

"Claustrophobia" is the fear of closed or confined spaces. The other options refer to fear of spiders, heights, and water respectively. Therefore, the correct answer is Claustrophobia.

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