In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Excessive preoccupation with one's health

Options

A. hypochondria
B. malaise
C. disaffected
D. malinger

Answer

A

Explanation

hypochondria (N.): a state in which somebody worries all the time about his health and believes that he is ill/sick when there is nothing wrong with him
malaise (N.) : a general feeling of being ill/sick, unhappy or not satisfied, without signs of any particular problem, unease
disaffected (Adj.): no longer satisfied with your situation, organisation, belief, etc. and therefore not loyal to it malinger (V.): to pretend to be ill/sick in order to avoid work