semiconductor – n. a material or object that allows some electricity or heat to move through it and that is used especially in electronic devices
arbitrary – adj. without set rules or observations
preferred – adj. to like something more than something else
point of view – n. a way of looking at or thinking about something
status – n. the official position of a person or thing according to the law
retaliatory – adj. to do something bad to someone who has hurt you or treated you badly
compensation – n. something good, such as money, that acts as a balance against something bad