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In advanced English lexicology, etymological precision and orthographic standards require rigorous mastery of complex Greek- and Latin-derived one-word substitutions and their spellings. Consider the following four advanced propositions regarding one-word substitutions and orthography: I. The precise one-word substitution for 'a person who hates, dislikes, or distrusts humankind and avoids human society' is correctly spelled *misanthrope*, and its adjectival form is *misanthropic*. II. The technical term designating 'an government or state ruled by religious leaders or a deity acting through religious representatives' is correctly spelled *theocracy* (derived from the Greek *theos* meaning god and *kratos* meaning power or rule). III. The orthographically challenging term denoting 'the intentional destruction, eradication, or systematic extermination of a national, racial, ethnic, or religious group' is correctly spelled *genocide*, whereas a person who possesses excessive, uncontrollable enthusiasm or zeal for a cause, religion, or political ideology is spelled *fanatic*. IV. The exact one-word substitution for 'a person who is indifferent to, or incapable of feeling, pain, pleasure, joy, or grief, displaying complete emotional detachment' is spelled *stoic*, derived from the ancient Greek philosophical school. Identify the option that correctly evaluates the lexical, etymological, and orthographic validity of propositions I, II, III, and IV according to standard English lexicography and Orthography principles.
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Detailed Explanation
All four propositions are completely accurate. 'Misanthrope' (from Greek *misos* meaning hatred and *anthropos* meaning man) accurately describes a hater of humankind. 'Theocracy' correctly combines *theos* and *kratos*. 'Genocide' (from Greek *genos* meaning race and Latin *caedere* meaning to kill) and 'fanatic' are correctly spelled and defined. 'Stoic' accurately describes a person enduring pain or hardship without complaint or display of feelings. For further study on writing systems and word forms, refer to Orthography.
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