| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| deluge |
a flood caused by a great amount of water. |
| departure |
the act or an occasion of leaving or going away. |
| derivative |
copied, modeled on, or extracted from something else. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| inspiration |
a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something; someone or something that inspires. |
| liberal |
generous. |
| preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| provoke |
to make angry, annoyed, or emotional; bring to action. |
| ratio |
a relation or comparison between numbers or things based on amount or degree. |
| renegade |
a member who rejects the common beliefs or attitudes of a group such as a religious sect, political party, or business organization. |
| setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
| speculate |
to make guesses or wonder about something (often followed by "on" or "about"). |