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
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue