Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

GESTICULATE

Gesture

The most appropriate synonym of the word gesticulate is gesture.

• Gesticulate means "to make expressive movements with your hands or arms, especially when speaking."
• Gesture means "a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, used to express an idea or feeling."

The other words do not have the same meaning as gesticulate.

• Avid means "having or showing a strong desire for something."
• Avaricious means "greedy or grasping."
• Fervor means "intense or passionate feeling."