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pretext(noun, cause, reason, trick, approval)
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principle(noun, action, plan, desire, reason)
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proof(noun, cause, reason, consideration)
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rationale(noun, action, cause, reason, approval)
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rationalization(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
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rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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reply(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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response(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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salvation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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sanctification(noun, defeat, reason, approval, argument)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, action, cause)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, cause, reason)
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story(noun, action, reason, trick, approval)
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support(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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target(noun, cause, plan, desire, object)
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ulterior motive(noun, expression, cause, plan, desire)
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validation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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vindication(noun, cause, reason, trick, approval)
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warrant(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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