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The word necrophilia means
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Correct answer: Fascination with dead bodies
Explanation: Rule: The suffix “-philia” means love for or strong attraction towards. The root word “necro-” comes from Greek nekros, meaning dead. So, necrophilia literally means love or obsession with the dead, particularly dead bodies. Love for insects ❌ → That would be entomophilia. Love for children ❌ → That is pedophilia. Cultivation of knowledge ❌ → Refers to philosophy (philo = love, sophia = wisdom/knowledge). Fascination with dead bodies ✅ → Correct meaning of necrophilia. Correct Answer: ✅ D. Fascination with dead bodies