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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| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
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| unique | being the only one : sole |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
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