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card-carrying(correct, proper, real, genuine, valid)
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certified
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certify
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clean(adjective, good, clear, reasonable, honest)
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compelling(clear, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
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competent(good, correct, appropriate)
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condign(adjective, correct, reasonable, fair, proper)
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condonable(reasonable, justified, defensible)
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confirm
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convincing(clear, sound, reasonable, sensible, pure)
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creditable(good, sound, fair, pure, prominent)
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customary(adjective, sound, proper, normal, authentic)
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direct(adjective, correct, right, honest, exact)
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dramatic(exaggerated, showy)
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dramaturgic(exaggerated, showy, dramatic, over-the-top, hammy)
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due(adjective, correct, fair, proper, moral)
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essential(adjective, reasonable, material, true, ordinary)
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exact(adjective, good, correct, right, appropriate)
2
existent(adjective, physical, material, true, actual)
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fairly
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