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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WordMeaning
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
discomposeto destroy the composure of
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor