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Identify the option that correctly provides the precise one-word substitution for "a government or state ruled by an absolute ruler whose actions are unrestricted by law or constitution" and accurately identifies the correctly spelled group of words among the choices.
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An 'autocracy' is a system of government by one person with absolute power. In terms of spelling, 'connoisseur' (an expert judge in matters of taste), 'millennium' (a period of a thousand years), and 'harass' (to torment continuously) are all spelled with absolute accuracy in option (a). Common spelling errors frequently involve double letters, such as mistakenly dropping an 'n' or an 'l' in words derived from Latin roots. For a deeper understanding of lexical history and vocabulary development, you can consult Wikipedia Reference on English orthography.
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