#263 conjure

conjure- to call upon supernatural forces by spells, incantations; to appeal earnestly, strongly; to call or bring to mind

- C13 from Old French conjurer to plot, from Latin conjurare to swear together, form a conspiracy

Arizona conjures up images of stark deserts but there is much beauty there.

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