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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somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
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dawdleto spend time idly
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
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regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
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