GRE Word List

GESTICULATION

the act of making gestures

The meaning of the word gesticulation is the act of making gestures.

Random words

WordMeaning
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
cringeto recoil in distaste
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing