Mirage

A hallucination, illusion conjured by the brain, resulting from prolonged exposure to extreme heat. This may consist of a water source mirage as seen by a person lost in a desert and thirsty.

Tom dragged himself forward, the demonic sun baking him dry, and spotted a shimmering blue ribbon of a river. Excited, he attempted to run towards the river but found that it was but a mirage. He cried out to the sky in anguish.

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Liberal

(In politics) left-wing parties that believe in nationalisation of services such as railways and post office along with a national health service (UK) funded by the taxpayer which supports all citizens equally regardless of personal funds. An egalitarian position that supports equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race and sexuality.

“I believe in a relatively equal society, supported by institutions that limit extremes of wealth and poverty. I believe in democracy, civil liberties, and the rule of law. That makes me a liberal, and I’m proud of it.”

― Paul Krugman (source: Goodreads)

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