Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Essence or main point of any passage, lecture or book
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Gist.
The word that means the same as "essence or main point of any passage, lecture, or book" is: Gist.
Gist refers to the central or most important part of something, such as a passage or speech.
Significance refers to the importance or value of something, not the central idea.
Meaning refers to the interpretation or definition of something, but doesn't capture the central point as specifically as "gist."
Heart generally refers to the core or center of something, but "gist" is more commonly used in this context.