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an evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or worth of something; a judgment; an expert or official valuation of something, as for taxation.

mean or contemptible; shameful; inferior in quality; containing inferior substances.

without pretense or reserve; straightforward; honest; free of prejudice; impartial; not posed or rehearsed. (noun) an unposed photograph.

a standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based.

authentic; genuine; real; being or acting in accordance with the law; lawful. In accordance with established or accepted patterns and standards.

of moderate to low quality; ordinary; average.

having superior value; deserving praise.

not immediately obvious; so slight as to be difficult to detect or analyze. Able to make precise distinctions; keen; characterized by slyness or deviousness.

a statement of an obvious or self-evident truth.

to confirm or support on a sound basis or authority; verify; substantiate.