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One-word substitution (vocabulary): Choose the correct term for “a religious discourse” Select the single best word that exactly matches the definition.

Difficulty: Easy

Preach
Stanza
Sanctorum
Sermon

Correct Answer: Sermon

Explanation:

Given data

Definition: a talk/lecture on religious or moral subject, typically by a clergy member.

Reasoning
Sermon — a religious discourse delivered to a congregation. Correct.Preach — a verb; the act of delivering a sermon (not the noun for the discourse).Stanza — a poetic unit; unrelated.Sanctorum (as in sanctum sanctorum) — “holy of holies”; not a discourse.

Final Answer
Sermon

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