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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putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
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sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
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