| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | academic | scholarly and educational |
| 2. | accepted | generally recognized as valid |
| 3. | accomplished | highly skilled and polished |
| 4. | adept | very skilled |
| 5. | assertive | confidently forceful |
| 6. | assured | confident and certain |
| 7. | august | respected and impressive |
| 8. | authenticated | proved genuine or valid |
| 9. | beyond dispute | not open to doubt |
| 10. | beyond doubt | clearly certain |
| 11. | beyond question | certain and unquestioned |
| 12. | binding | officially required or enforceable |
| 13. | canonical | accepted as standard |
| 14. | categorical | clear and without exception |
| 15. | certified | officially confirmed or approved |
| 16. | clear-cut | plain and unmistakable |
| 17. | commanding | inspiring respect and obedience |
| 18. | competent | capable and effective |
| 19. | conclusive | proving something decisively |
| 20. | controlling | exercising power or direction |
| 21. | decisive | settling an issue clearly |
| 22. | definitive | final and conclusive |
| 23. | dignified | showing calm seriousness |
| 24. | directive | giving official instructions |
| 25. | distinguished | widely respected and notable |
| 26. | documented | recorded with supporting evidence |
| 27. | dominant | most powerful or influential |
| 28. | eminent | highly respected and famous |
| 29. | endorsed | publicly supported or approved |
| 30. | established | firmly accepted or proven |
| 31. | estimable | worthy of respect |
| 32. | evidence-based | supported by evidence |
| 33. | exemplary | serving as an ideal example |
| 34. | expert | highly skilled and knowledgeable |
| 35. | explicit | stated clearly and fully |
| 36. | fact-based | based on facts |
| 37. | firm | strong and unwavering |
| 38. | forceful | strong and confident |
| 39. | foremost | most important or respected |
| 40. | governing | having controlling authority |
| 41. | grave | serious and weighty |
| 42. | imposing | commanding attention and respect |
| 43. | inarguable | not open to argument |
| 44. | incontestable | impossible to dispute |
| 45. | indisputable | unable to be doubted |
| 46. | influential | having power to affect others |
| 47. | irrefutable | impossible to disprove |
| 48. | judicious | showing good judgment |
| 49. | justified | shown to be right |
| 50. | knowledgeable | well informed and educated |
| 51. | leading | most important or successful |
| 52. | learned | having much knowledge |
| 53. | lucid | clear and easy to understand |
| 54. | magisterial | showing authority and dignity |
| 55. | masterful | showing great command |
| 56. | masterly | showing great skill and control |
| 57. | official | formally approved or recognized |
| 58. | oracular | speaking with grave certainty |
| 59. | peremptory | allowing no refusal |
| 60. | preeminent | surpassing all others |
| 61. | prescriptive | laying down rules |
| 62. | prevailing | currently accepted or dominant |
| 63. | principal | main or most important |
| 64. | proficient | skilled and competent |
| 65. | proven | shown to be true |
| 66. | qualified | having the needed knowledge |
| 67. | ratified | formally approved |
| 68. | reasoned | based on careful thought |
| 69. | recognized | officially acknowledged or accepted |
| 70. | respected | admired and taken seriously |
| 71. | revered | deeply respected |
| 72. | ruling | currently controlling or deciding |
| 73. | sanctioned | officially approved |
| 74. | scholarly | showing serious academic knowledge |
| 75. | settled | decided and no longer disputed |
| 76. | solemn | serious and dignified |
| 77. | solid | strong and dependable |
| 78. | sound | logically strong and reliable |
| 79. | substantial | important and solid |
| 80. | substantiated | supported with proof |
| 81. | telling | powerfully effective |
| 82. | tenable | able to be defended |
| 83. | textbook | serving as a standard example |
| 84. | trustworthy | deserving trust |
| 85. | unambiguous | clear and definite |
| 86. | unassailable | impossible to attack successfully |
| 87. | undeniable | clearly true |
| 88. | unequivocal | leaving no doubt |
| 89. | unquestioned | accepted without doubt |
| 90. | unshakable | not easily disturbed or doubted |
| 91. | valid | well grounded and acceptable |
| 92. | venerable | worthy of deep respect |
| 93. | verified | confirmed as true |
| 94. | versed | experienced and knowledgeable |
| 95. | weighty | important and persuasive |
| 96. | well-attested | supported by evidence |
| 97. | well-founded | based on solid evidence |
| 98. | well-informed | having a lot of knowledge |
| 99. | well-reasoned | logically thought out |
| 100. | well-supported | backed by strong evidence |
