108 entries under explanation topic. ×

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grounds(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
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jive(noun, return, reason, trick, escape)
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mitigation(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
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motivation(noun, action, cause, reason)
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motive(noun, action, cause, reason)
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off-time(noun, return, argument, justification)
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palliation(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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rejoinder(noun, return, argument, justification)
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reply(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
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response(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
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retort(noun, return, argument, justification)
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salvation(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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sanctification(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, cause, reason)
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support(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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validation(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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warrant(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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