collaborate, colleague, consummate, deem, derogatory, diva, prima donna, stupefy, utmost
Janet Jackson, who is collaborating with Mariah Carey on a duet, has deemed her colleague to be a consummate diva. Considered by many to be a prima donna herself, Janet was stupefied by Mariah's demands in the studio. However, she was quick to add that she does not consider the term "diva" to be derogatory and that she has the utmost respect for Mariah.
collaborate - (verb) to work together
deem - (verb) to consider
colleague - (noun) a co-worker, partner, or associate
consummate - (adjective) of the highest degree; very skilled; complete [The verb form of this word means "to complete."]
diva - (noun) a glamorous, successful, and sometimes difficult female performer or personality
prima donna - (noun) a difficult performer who is hard to work with
stupefy - (verb) to amaze; to dull one's senses
derogatory - (adjective) expressing a low opinion
utmost - (adjective) of the highest degree; farthest