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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|---|---|
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
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| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
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| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| convene | to come together in a body |