The word "prophecies" could correctly replace "oracles" in the reading passage.
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what word can replace the word hardship,farms, difficulties,families,savings
Professional.
yes
however
There are many words could be used to replace other words. You could the word feline to replace cat for example.
Overdone could possibly replace it. it would depend on the sentence.
magical
also
Ghee, oil, oleo, shortening are the other words which could replace the word butter or margarine.
i bet its documentarian