noun the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work.I didn’t understand every word of the article, but I think I got the gist. See the full entry
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hypothetical
adjective based on a premise rather than having substance in reality; supposed.In medical school, we were often quizzed about hypothetical patients and how we would treat them. See the full entry
spurn
transitive verb to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise.He spurned all my offers of help. noun a scornful rejection or contemptuous treatment. See the full entry
pedagogy
noun the act, process, or profession of teaching.Her authoritarian style of pedagogy alienates students. See the full entry