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
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
affectedartificial; pretended
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma