VERBS

be
become
remain

ADV

bitterly, deeply, extremely, fiercely, harshly, highly, severely, sharply, strongly, very
increasingly
a little, mildly, quite
openly
She became openly critical of party policy

PREP

of
The report was highly critical of the railway's poor safety record

VERBS

be
become

ADV

really
absolutely
increasingly

PREP

for
Maintaining control of the the budget is absolutely critical for success
to
This reorganization is critical to the long-term future of the company