| A | B |
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| accolade | n. An expression of a strong approval |
| adulation | n. Enthusiastic or excessive praise |
| anathema | n. A strong denunciation |
| commend | tr. v. To mention approvingly; praise |
| eulogy | n. A speech or written tribute of praise |
| extol | tr. v. to praise highly |
| homage | n. Particular respect or honor shown publicly |
| laudable | adj. Worthy of praise |
| reproach | tr. v. To blame or criticize for something |
| reverence | n. A feeling of great respect; veneration |
| assess | tr. v. To determine the importance of; evaluate |
| disregard | tr. v. To pay little or no attention to |
| enthrall | tr. v. To captivate; hold spellbound; charm |
| heedless | adj. Unmindful; inattentive; careless |
| indifferent | adj. Marked by a lack of interest |
| oblivious | adj. Lacking conscious awareness |
| preoccupy | tr. v. To hold the attention of |
| receptive | adj. Ready to receive something favorably |
| scrutinize | tr. v. Pay close attention to detail |
| vigilant | adj. Watchful; on the alert; wary |
| contract | n. Formal agreement between two parties |
| detract | intr. v. To take away something desirable |
| distraction | n. A diversion of attention |
| entreaty | n. An earnest request or plea |
| extract | tr. v. To pull or draw out forcibly |
| portray | tr. v. To make a likeness or representation of |
| protracted | adj. Drawn out or lengthened |
| retract | tr. v. To draw back; withdraw |
| tract | n. A stretch of land |
| trait | n. A distinguishing quality or feature |
