5
clincher(argument, proof, argumentation)
5
consequential(adjective, significant, effective, forceful, weighty)
5
dynamic(adjective, strong, energetic, violent, powerful)
5
good(adjective, sound, right, reasonable, honest)
5
impactful
5
legitimate(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
5
meaningful(adjective, sharp, significant, short, compact)
5
plausible(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
5
potent argument(argument, proof, argumentation)
5
reasonable evidence(argument, proof, argumentation)
5
satisfying(adjective, good, clear, reasonable, sensible)
5
smasher(argument, proof, argumentation)
5
substantial(sound, reasonable, rational)
5
valid argument(argument, proof, argumentation)
5
valid reason(argument, proof, argumentation)
5
well-grounded(adjective, good, sound, correct, reasonable)
4
authoritative(adjective, strong, sound, reasonable, energetic)
4
credible(sound, reasonable, solid, rational, realistic)
4
efficacious(adjective, strong, power, sound, reasonable)
4
intelligent(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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