5
well-founded(good, sound, right, reasonable, rational)
4
arguable(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
4
cogent(sound, reasonable, solid, rational, realistic)
4
justifiable(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
4
legitimate(good, sound, correct, right, real)
4
logical(adjective, good, sound, right, reasonable)
4
persuasive(adjective, good, sound, right, reasonable)
4
secure(adjective, open, sound, reasonable, solid)
4
sincere(adjective, close, correct, true, realistic)
4
smooth(reasonable, influential, winning, convincing)
4
specious(adjective, reliable, probability)
4
unquestionable(adjective, correct, reasonable, real, genuine)
4
well-grounded(good, sound, right, reasonable, rational)
3
accurate(adjective, close, open, direct, sound)
3
admissible
3
apt(adjective, reasonable, fair, acceptable, expected)
3
authoritative(adjective, open, honest, sensible, true)
3
bona fide(expression, adjective, good, sound, genuine)
3
compelling(adjective, sound, reasonable, rational, realistic)
3
determinative(adjective, sound, reasonable, rational, convincing)
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