Judge : a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court. Justify : show or prove to be right or reasonable. Argue : give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view. Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Vindicate : show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.