FORAY

Maraud
Contest
Ranger
Intuition

The correct answer is A. Maraud.

A foray is a sudden attack or raid, especially by a small group of people. It can also be a journey or expedition, especially one into unknown or dangerous territory.

A maraud is a person who engages in marauding, especially a pirate or bandit.

A contest is a competition or rivalry between two or more people or groups.

A ranger is a person who patrols or guards an area, especially a forest or park.

Intuition is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

In this case, the word “foray” is most closely associated with the word “maraud”. Both words refer to a sudden attack or raid, especially by a small group of people.