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
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
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hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
blackballto vote against
gorgea narrow passage through land
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