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Identify the option in which all four advanced terms—consisting of specialized one-word substitutions and notoriously tricky English spellings—are spelled correctly and matched with their precise definitions.
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Option (a) is correct because all four terms are spelled with absolute orthographic precision and matched with exact lexical definitions. In English lexicology, mastery of vocabulary often requires distinguishing between common misspellings such as 'millennium' (double 'l' and double 'n') and 'manoeuvre' (UK standard). For further reading on lexical derivation and semantic shifts, consult the Wikipedia Reference on etymology.
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