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1. Novercaphobia
becoming bald
2. Rhytiphobia
undressing in public
3. Dishabiliophobia
silence
4. Amychophobia
wrinkles
5. Mortuusequusphobia
ketchup
6. Bambakomallophobia
laughter
7. Phalacrophobia
gold, yellow or orange colors
8. Chrysophobia
cotton balls
9. Geliophobia
getting scratched
10. Sedatephobia
step-mother
Select each answer
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Novercaphobia
Answer: step-mother
The etymology derives from the Latin word "noverca" (step-mother). Cinderella might understandably have this phobia.
2. Rhytiphobia
Answer: wrinkles
"Rhyti" is Greek for wrinkles. A shar pei dog might have this phobia if it had a human psyche.
3. Dishabiliophobia
Answer: undressing in public
The etymology of the word comes from the Latin "dis" - to separate, and "habil" - clothing. So it is a fear of separating from clothing. An ecdysiast with this would not likely have a promising career .
4. Amychophobia
Answer: getting scratched
This phobia derives from the Greek root "amycho" meaning to tear, lacerate or scratch. Not a fear a veterinarian should have.
5. Mortuusequusphobia
Answer: ketchup
The complicated etymology for this fear derived from the Greek "mortis" (dead) and "equus" (horse) - dead horse - which in Australian slang rhymes with their word for "red sauce". If you have mortuusequusphobia, don't plan on getting a job at a fast food restaurant.
6. Bambakomallophobia
Answer: cotton balls
While there are many references to this fear on the Internet, the derivation of it is unclear. Some cite that it doesn't pertain to the cotton itself, but to the shape it is presented - balls, wadded and dense. The fear may result from the perceived sensation the fibrous material touching the skin.
A person with bambakomallophobia may consider a career other than a doctor, nurse or dentist.
7. Phalacrophobia
Answer: becoming bald
Phalacrophobia derives from the Greek word phalakros, meaning baldness. Some men, and even women, fear hair loss with advancing years, especially if it's in their genetics, evidenced by the many preparations sold to try to restore hair growth.
8. Chrysophobia
Answer: gold, yellow or orange colors
Maybe people with this phobia shouldn't get a job in a citrus orchard. This word etymology comes from the Greek word "chrysos" meaning "golden yellow".
9. Geliophobia
Answer: laughter
This word root derives from Greek "gelio" meaning laugh. Perhaps a person with this phobia should avoid comedy clubs, humorous movies and theater shows.
10. Sedatephobia
Answer: silence
Another word of Greek origin - "sedate" meaning "silent, sleeping or dead". The English word "sedate" is a direct derivative of this root. People with this fear usually leave a TV, radio on, or have music playing all the time.
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