aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
commendations — the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.
plaudits — an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
respects — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
benefits — The benefits of a life or medical insurance policy are the money that it pays out.
pleasures — the state or feeling of being pleased.
disabuses — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of disabuse.