| one who argues in defense of a policy or doctrine |
apologist |
| an attitude of male superiority; fanatical or excessive patriotism |
catharsis |
| the process of purging or releasing emotional tensions |
chauvinism |
| an established fundamental belief or principle; a doctrine |
coffer |
| a ship propelled by oars |
galley |
| one who studies languages |
linguist |
| the lowest point; the point in the sky opposite of the zenith |
nadir |
| a chest for storing valuables; a lockbox; a strongbox; a treasury |
tenet |
