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
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warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
grumbleto mutter in discontent
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polyglotone who is polyglot