Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Blasphemy.
Correct word: Blasphemy
Meaning: The act of speaking irreverently or disrespectfully about sacred or religious things.
Example: His remarks about the temple rituals were considered an act of blasphemy.
Meaning of the other words:
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Mystic: A person who seeks spiritual truths or direct communication with the divine.
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Atheist: A person who does not believe in the existence of God.
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Theist: A person who believes in the existence of God or gods.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct one-word substitution.