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Cards In This Set
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Foray
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Noun
1 : a sudden war raid
*2 : a brief excursion or attempt especially outside one's accustomed sphere
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Aphorism
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Noun
1 : a concise statement of a principle
*2 : a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment : adage
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Tocsin
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Noun
1 : an alarm bell or the ringing of it
*2 : a warning signal
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Elysian
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Adjective
1 : of or relating to Elysium
*2 : blissful, delightful
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Candor
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Noun
1 : whiteness, brilliance
2 : fairness
*3 : unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
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Sanction
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Verb
1 : to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (as ratification)
*2 : to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to
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Hidebound
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Adjective
1) of a domestic animal : having a dry skin lacking in pliancy
2) having an inflexible or ultraconservative character
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Berserk
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Adjective
: frenzied, crazed -- usually used in the phrase go berserk
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Confabulation
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Noun
1 : familiar talk or conversation
*2 : a filling in of gaps in memory by fabrication
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Impresario
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Noun
1 : a person who puts on or sponsors an entertainment
*2 : manager, director
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