Ok I'll admit I'm a dumbass so hope to help out those not as forthcoming as me....
ven·er·a·tion
\ˌve-nə-ˈrā-shən\
noun
1 :respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person
ex·tir·pate
\ˈek-stər-ˌpāt\
verb
: to destroy or remove (something) completely
