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defense(noun, argument, explanation, justification, plea)
2
demonstrating
2
denoting(verb, meaning)
2
echoing(verb, answering, responding)
2
editorial
2
excusing(noun, verb, return, argument, explanation)
2
exhibiting
2
illustrating
2
indicating(verb, meaning)
2
paraphrasing(verb, interpreting)
2
rationalizing(verb, accounting)
2
rebutting(verb, answering, responding)
2
rendering(verb, interpreting)
2
replying(verb, answering, responding)
2
responding(verb, answering, responding)
2
retorting(verb, answering, responding)
2
returning(verb, answering, responding)
2
translating(verb, interpreting)
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explain
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amplification(noun, explanation, illumination)
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