GRE Word List

GESTICULATION

the act of making gestures

The meaning of the word gesticulation is the act of making gestures.

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WordMeaning
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout