| A | B |
| Anathema | condemnation |
| Laudable | commendable |
| Extol | to praise highly |
| Homage | respect shown publicly |
| Reproach | to blame or criticize |
| Eulogy | a speech or written tribute of praise |
| Adulation | excessive praise or admiration |
| Accolade | an expression of great praise |
| Reverence | feeling of great respect |
| Commend | to mention approvingly |
| assess | evaluate or appraise |
| disregard | ignore or neglect |
| enthrall | to captivate or charm |
| heedless | unmindful or careless |
| indifferent | uninvolved or neither good nor bad |
| oblivious | lacking conscious awareness |
| preoccupy | to hold to attention or interest |
| receptive | ready or willing to receive something favorably |
| scrutinize | examine something carefully |
| vigilant | watchful or on the alert |