Question

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:
Hallowed
A) Old
B) Decayed
C) Sacred
D) Mellowed

Answer 1

Hint: Meaning of the given word hallowed is ‘made holy’. The meaning of the given word ‘hallowed’ will be similar to the given meaning. Each option needs to be analyzed.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze each option one by one.
Option A is old. The meaning of the word old is not similar to the meaning of the word hallowed. Therefore, this means that option A is incorrect.
Option B is decayed. The word decayed means to deplete with time, mainly through the action of microorganisms. But the meaning of the word is not similar to the meaning of the word hallowed. Therefore, option B is also incorrect.
Option C is Sacred. The word ‘sacred’ means to be pious, holy or pure. The word ‘sacred’ has a meaning similar to the meaning of the word ‘hallowed’ as given in the hint. Therefore, option C is possibly the correct answer.
Option D is mellowed. The word ‘mellowed’ means to calm down and relax and enjoy oneself. But the meaning of the word is not similar to the meaning of the word hallowed. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.
So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note:
There are various meanings of a single word. The meaning that best suits the situation or the context in which it is used is the correct answer. In this case, the meaning that most suitably describes the word will be the answer.