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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| Word | Meaning |
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| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| provision | the act or process of providing |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |