Basic Details
Word: Claustrophobia
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A fear of being in small, enclosed spaces.
Synonyms: Fear of confined spaces, enclosed space phobia
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In a tight spot: Used to describe being in a difficult or confined situation. Example: "When the lift got stuck, I felt like I was really in a tight spot."
- Between a rock and a hard place: To be in a situation where one has to choose between two difficult options. Example: "Having to choose between the small room or waiting outside put me between a rock and a hard place."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She realised she had claustrophobia when she began to panic in the crowded lift.
Example 2: Many people feel claustrophobia when they are stuck in small spaces, like an elevator.
Example 3: To help with his claustrophobia, he practised relaxing techniques before taking the train.
Fun Fact
Did you know that claustrophobia affects about 5-7% of the population? It can be triggered by experiences such as being trapped or stuck in small spaces.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "claustrophobia" mean?
a) Fear of heights
b) Fear of closed spaces
c) Fear of spiders
d) Fear of crowds
Answer: b) Fear of closed spaces
2. Which of these is a synonym of "claustrophobia"?
a) Fear of darkness
b) Fear of open spaces
c) Enclosed space phobia
d) Fear of flying
Answer: c) Enclosed space phobia
3. Which sentence uses "claustrophobia" correctly?
a) He had claustrophobia and loved to swim in the ocean.
b) Her claustrophobia made her panic when she was in the small room.
c) Claustrophobia is a type of bird.
d) Claustrophobia is a game played by children.
Answer: b) Her claustrophobia made her panic when she was in the small room.
4. Which idiom means being in a difficult situation, similar to feeling claustrophobic?
a) In a tight spot
b) In the driver's seat
c) The whole nine yards
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) In a tight spot
5. What is the opposite of "claustrophobia"?
a) N/A
b) Fear of water
c) Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)
d) Acrophobia (fear of heights)
Answer: a) N/A
