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validation(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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warrant(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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whatfor(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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wherefore(noun, cause, reason, idea, case)
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whitewashing(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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whole idea(noun, expression, reason, approval, argument)
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why and wherefore(noun, expression, idiom, cause, reason)
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affirmation(reason, statement, excuse, declaration)
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airtight case(expression, reason, excuse)
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avowal(reason, statement, excuse, declaration)
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cover story(expression, reason, trick, excuse)
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coverup(reason, trick, excuse, dodge)
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disguise(reason, excuse, dodge, justification)
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evasion(reason, excuse, dodge, justification)
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expedient(reason, trick, excuse, dodge)
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makeshift(reason, trick, excuse, dodge)
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profession(reason, statement, excuse, declaration)
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reasoning(noun, reason, case, claim)
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regrets(reason, trick, excuse, dodge)
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routine(reason, trick, excuse, dodge)
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