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Gesture

/dʒˈɛstʃər/
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(noun) A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

We communicated with each other by gesture.
The gesture fetched a laugh from the audience.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Sending a handwritten thank-you note is a simple ____ that can show a person how much you appreciate them.

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