Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

An excessively intense desire for returning to past or lost conditions

The correct answer is "Nostalgia".

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the correct word:
• Nostalgia: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
  • Example: I was overcome with acute nostalgia for my days in college.
  • Example: This was an evening of TV nostalgia.
• Clearly, the word 'nostalgia' can be best substituted with the given group of words 'an excessively intense desire for returning to past or lost conditions'.
• Hence, the correct answer is: Nostalgia

Additional Information

• Let us understand the meaning of the remaining options:

Hinglish

• Affection: ममता या स्नेह
  • Example: माँ की ममता बिना स्वार्थी होती है।
  • A mother's affection is selfless.)
• Glitterati: चमकदार व्यक्तियों का समूह, प्रमुख या प्रसिद्ध लोग
  • Example: फ़िल्म प्रमोशन के लिए ग्लिटराती का एक बड़ा समूह जुटा था।
  • A large group of glitterati had gathered for the film promotion.)
• Nostalgia: याद, पुरानी यादों की मिठास
  • Example: पुरानी फ़ोटो देखकर उसे बचपन की यादें ताजगी से छू गयी।
  • Looking at the old photo touched his heart with fresh nostalgia.)
• Paranoia: अतिभय, विचित्र या अतिरिक्त चिंता या शंका
  • Example: उसकी अतिभय ने उसे घर से बाहर निकलने से रोक दिया।
  • His paranoia prevented him from leaving the house.)