Question

Match the dictionary definitions (A–D) of the word “Mellow” with the correct usage (E–H).

Dictionary definition		Usage
A. Adequately and properly aged so as to be free of harshness	E	He has mellowed with age.
B. Freed from the rashness of youth	F	The tones of the old violin were mellow.
C. Of soft and loamy consistency	G	Some wines are mellow.
D. Rich and full but free from stridency	H	Mellow soil found in the Gangetic plains.

• A. a: A–E, B–G, C–H, D–F
• B. b: A–E, B–F, C–G, D–H
• C. c: A–G, B–E, C–H, D–F
• D. d: A–H, B–G, C–F, D–E

Hint:

Some words have both literal and metaphorical meanings; map physical meanings (like soil) separately from abstract ones (like temperament).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- A matches with E: properly aged — mellowed with age. - B matches with G: freed from youth rashness — wines are mellow. - C matches with H: soil consistency — mellow soil. - D matches with F: sound rich and free from stridency — mellow tones. Thus mapping is: A–E, B–G, C–H, D–F.