an act of becoming aware, of realizing, especially something unpleasant

making conscious or alert

(a plant with) an orange root, used as a vegetable

lure, inducement

something that produces an effect, that makes something happen

agent, originator

the state of being excited

enthusiasm; incitement

that which incites or encourages a person

lure, inducement

influence(s) producing creative activity in literature, music, art etc; a person or thing that inspires

idea, stimulus

a strong feeling of pleasure or excitement; to hit, move, make, (something) with the foot

thrill, enjoyment

something that encourages (a person to do something, an activity etc); something, e.g. light, heat, electricity that causes an animal or plant to do something

provocation

(an experience causing) an excited feeling passing like a wave along the nerves

sudden excitement