Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Gist”?

Gist means the main point; a summary.

• Correct answer - summary: it has the same meaning as Gist.
• expiation: making amends for a wrong - wrong, it does not mean the same as Gist.
• chaff: the husks separated from grain - wrong, it does not mean the same as Gist.
• expostulation: a strong protest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Gist.