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Vocabulary Entry
jactation
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A gesture or activity that is characterized by a vigorous or ostentatious display.
Example Sentences
"The jactation of his hands during the speech was quite distracting."
"Her jactation of confidence belied her inner doubts."
"He made a jactation of wealth with his new car and flashy clothes."
N
noun
A disturbance or state of restlessness, particularly in a medical or psychological context.
Example Sentences
"The patient's jactation kept him from sleeping through the night."
"In psychiatry, jactation can manifest as excessive movement or agitation."
"The doctor noted the jactation observed in patients suffering from anxiety."