Multiple choice softskills communication Synonym: acrophobia fear of heights fear of water fear of being locked fear of distance Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Acrophobia is derived from Greek 'acros' meaning highest or topmost, and refers specifically to the fear of heights. Hydrophobia is fear of water, claustrophobia is fear of confined spaces, and no common phobia named for fear of distance exists.