Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
'One of the most _________ traditions of ancient Indian culture is to touch the feet of the 'gurus' or spiritual mentors.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → hallowed
Complete sentence: One of the most hallowed traditions of ancient Indian culture is to touch the feet of the 'gurus' or spiritual mentors. Touching the feet of gurus is a sacred and honoured custom.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) hallowed (answer) | holy, deeply respected and honoured | The temple stands on hallowed ground. |
| (2) hollowed | made empty inside by scooping out (it describes objects, not traditions) | The boat was made from a hollowed tree trunk. |
| (3) haloed | surrounded by a halo, a ring of light (it is used of figures in pictures or of things ringed with light) | The painting shows a saint with a haloed head. |
| (4) halloed | the past tense of hallo, to shout to attract attention (it is a verb form and cannot describe a tradition) | The hunters halloed to one another across the field. |