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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biennialoccurring every two years
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
nauseateto become affected with nausea
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter