Use your knowledge of context clues, word roots, and affixes to determine the meaning of the italicized words in this passage. At first, Greece was ruled by an oligarchy. The problem with this type of government is that a few individuals can issue edicts, which are not agreed upon by everyone, but which everyone must follow. After a while, the oligarchy was extirpated and replaced by a democracy. Oligarchy most likely means “a .” Edicts most likely means “ .” Extirpated most likely means “ .”

What kind of words would be to find the information from a database about changes in height of an ocean surface over a 20 year period

"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )

What does wiesel use here to develop his claims?