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| oligarchy | a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution |
| democracy | a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives |
| polis | a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes |
| geometry | the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogs |
| classical | relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture |
| aristocracy | the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices |
| subsequent | following, of which comes after |
| spartan | showing the indifference to comfort or luxury traditionally associated with ancient Sparta |
| clamber | to climb |
| habituate | to get used to something |
| toiling | working hard |
| eiren | Spartan group leader |
| ephor | one of five senior Spartan magistrates |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws |
| festival | a day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration |
