A Category Flashcards
(142 cards)
1
Q
A:
A
Index-pinky=slightly curled with the tips against the palm.
Thumb=extended and against the index finger.
2
Q
Abashed:
A
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the fist against the throat with the side of the index finger facing you. Then move fingers up and down once, returning to the curled position.
Notes: It also means “chagrined”, “dang it”, “discomfited”, “distressed”, and “humiliated”.
3
Q
Abbreviate:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Place both hands close to the middle of the bottom of your chest. Then turn both hands into S handshapes.
Notes: It also means “condense” and “summary”.
4
Q
Able:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands up. Start sign near the top of your chest. Then, bring both hands down simultaneously towards the bottom of your chest.
Notes: This sign is like the “person” sign but with fists instead. It also means “can”.
5
Q
Abortion:
A
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then change the hand to an S handshape. Move the hand away from the belly and turn it so that the back faces you. Then extend and separate all the fingers.
6
Q
About:
A
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. Have the dominant hand’s index finger go in a circle around the fingers of the non-dominant hand.
Version 2: Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Move your hand in a circle. Notes: It also means “approximately”.
Version 3:
“Quote”.
7
Q
Absent: Gone
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the side of the non-dominant and have the fingers pointing to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand inside the non-dominant hand. Pull the dominant hand downward. For both hands, turn the index-pinky downward and have the thumb touch the tip of the fingertips.
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Q
Absent: Skip
A
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the dominant and non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Rotate the dominant hand down so that it brushes against the downturned middle finger of the non-dominant hand.
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Q
Absorb:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Then move both hands up and close them into fists.
Notes: It also means “adopt”, “evaporate”, and “take up”.
10
Q
Academic Credit:
A
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The index and thumb circle touches the side of the top of your chest. Then, move the hand downward.
Notes: It also means “benefit” and “feature”.
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Q
Accept:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands in the middle of your chest with the backs of them facing you. Turn the hands so that the palms face you and bring the hands so that they are against your chest. As you move the hands, bring the index-pinky together and turn them downward. Move the thumb so that it touches the tips of the other fingers.
Notes: It also “means “tolerate”.
12
Q
Accident:
A
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb facing you. Then turn the hand so that the palm faces you and put your hand underneath your chin.
Notes: It also means “make error” and “mistake”.
13
Q
Accompany:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and resting on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Bring both hands together so that they touch at the curled fingers. Then move both hands together to the side to signify the go part.
Notes: Make sure the thumb can be seen on top of the curled fingers. It also means “go with”.
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Q
Accomplish:
A
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: For the non-dominant hand, turn the hand to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand. As it does so, turn the dominant hand into a fist and stop when it reaches the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
15
Q
Account:
A
Fingerspell it.
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Q
Accurate:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other.
Notes: It also means “correct” and “right”.
17
Q
Ace:
A
Letter A shaken side to side or fingerspell A-C-E.
18
Q
Ache:
A
Version 1:
“Pain”.
Version 2:
“Hurt”.
Version 3:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand move in a circle around the non-dominant hand, but it never loses contact with the non-dominant hand.
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Q
Across:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers facing outward. Move the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “after” and “over”.
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Q
Across from:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both palms face you with the index finger pointed to the side. Have the tips of the index fingers touch. Then pull the dominant hand away. Move the dominant hand up and to the side in an arc.
21
Q
Act:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumbs pointed upwards. Have the hands at their respective sides of the chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles, moving towards your chest.
Notes: It also means “drama”, “play”, and “theater”.
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Q
Actor:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumbs pointed upwards. Have the hands at their respective sides of the chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles. Then add the “person” sign.
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Q
Actual:
A
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it away from you.
Notes: It also means “sure”, “true”, “indeed” and real”.
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Q
Adapt:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand face you. The dominant hand is on top of the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the hands, so they have switched positions. Notes: It also means “change”.
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Addict:
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Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger in the corner of your mouth. Pull the hand to the side and move your head with it.
Notes: It also means “hooked”.
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Address:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: At the top of your chest, move both hands up and down twice, slightly and quickly.
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Add to:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended separated and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand and the non-dominant hand up. Have the non-dominant hand above and to the side of the dominant hand. Move the dominant hand to the non-dominant hand while both hands put the index-pinky fingers together, turned downwards with the thumb touching the fingertips.
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Adept:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Clasp the dominant hand over the side of the pinky of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand outwards and turn the dominant hand into an A handshape.
Notes: It also means “fluent”, “good at”, “skill”, and “talent”.
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Adjective:
Fingerspell A-D-J.
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Administrator:
“Manage” + “person” sign.
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Adopt:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Then move both hands up and close them into fists.
Notes: It also means “absorb”, “evaporate”, and “take up”.
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Adult:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side so that the side of the index finger faces you. Place the hand high near or above your head.
Notes: It also means “tall”.
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Advance time:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointed outwards. Have the dominant hand further away from you. Then move the dominant hand closer to you.
Notes: It also means “move up”.
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Advertisement
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand outwards. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “publicize”.
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Advice:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “advise”, “affected”, “counsel”, “effect”, and “influence”.
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Advise:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: May repeat the sign two times. It also means “advice”, “affected”, “effect”, “influence”, and “counsel”.
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Afford:
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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the index finger of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Tap the dominant hand’s index finger against the non-dominant palm twice.
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Afraid:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands at the sides of your chest with the palms facing you. The dominant hand should be above the non-dominant hand. Then extend all the fingers to thrust the hands to the side. For inflection, you can lean back and look scared by your expression.
Notes: It also means “scared”.
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After:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both of the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand and non-dominant hand against each other. The dominant hand should be the one farther from you. Then move the dominant hand farther from you.
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After a while:
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Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the thumb of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s palm. Have the index finger on the dominant hand be pointing upwards. Then rotate the dominant hand so that the index finger now points downwards.
Notes: It also means “later”.
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Afternoon:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand so that the back is up and facing you. As the dominant arm is outward, bring in the non-dominant hand with the back up and let the nondominant hand and dominant arm make contact.
Notes: To say “every afternoon” or “afternoons”, move the dominant arm to the side closer to the fingertips of the non-dominant hand. To say “this afternoon”, do the now sign and then the afternoon sign.
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Affected:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: May repeat the sign two times. It also means “advice”, “advise”, “counsel”, “effect”, and “influence”.
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Affirm:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the palm of the dominant hand face you (the fingers would be pointing upward if they were fully extended). Place the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “loyal”, “sponsor”, “support”, and “sustain”.
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Again:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, but turned downward.
Thumb=curled over the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Non-dominant hand palm up. The dominant hand in the above position hits the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand once.
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Against:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the tips of the fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
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Against the law:
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the middle-pinky fingers of the dominant hand be against the non-dominant hand’s palm.
Notes: “Law” has two taps against the non-dominant hand (one at the fingers and one at the palm), while “against the law” only has one tap. It also means “forbidden” and “prohibited”.
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Age:
The motion is like the sign “old”, but you do the number sign for whatever age you are talking about instead.
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Aggressive:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumbs pointed upwards. Have the hands at their respective sides of the chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles, moving away from your chest.
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A grade:
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Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the side or back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
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Agree:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index finger of the dominant hand against the side of your forehead. Have the index finger of the non-dominant hand pointing to the side and not across your chest. Then have the hands in the middle of the chest with the back of the hands up and the index fingers pointing away from you.
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Aide:
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand. Then have the tip of the dominant hand’s thumb against the pinky’s side (the thumb is almost entering the non-dominant hand’s fist).
Notes: You can also sign “help” + “person” to signify “aide”.
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Airbag:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand facing you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Then move the hand towards your face and extend and separate the fingers as the back of your hand reaches your face.
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Air conditioning:
Fingerspell A-C.
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Airplane:
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Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and pinky=extended.
Middle and ring finger=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you thrust the hand forward slightly twice.
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Airplane land:
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Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and pinky=extended.
Middle and ring finger=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. From upwards and to the side, place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Opposite of “airplane take off”.
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Airplane takeoff:
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Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and pinky=extended.
Middle and ring finger=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Then place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand upwards and outwards.
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Airport:
“Airplane” + context.
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Alcohol:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and pinky=extended.
Thumb, middle, and ring=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand rest on top of the non-dominant hand. Make sure the hands are perpendicular to each other.
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Algebra:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the dominant hand reaches the end of the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Do that motion 2-3 times.
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All:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you and move the hand across your chest.
Notes: This is lexicalized fingerspelling.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant and non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand go in a circle and then have the back of it rest against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “whole” and “complete”.
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Allergy: Sinus Allergy
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index finger of the dominant hand against the tip of your nose. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing to the side. Look like you are sneezing, and then move the dominant hand down by its side of the chest. Move the non-dominant hand farther to its side of the chest as well.
Notes: This sign is used for seasonal allergies or pet allergies.
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Allergy: Food or medicine
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both palms face you with the index finger pointed to the side. Have the tips of the index fingers touch. Then pull the hands away from each other to their respective sides.
Notes: This sign is used for food or medicine allergies. It also means “opposite”.
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All-over:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand up and the fingers pointing outwards, sweep the hand from one side to the other.
Notes: It also means “everybody”, “everything”, and “worldwide”.
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Allow:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands forward slightly and then turn both upwards so that the fingers are pointed upwards.
Notes: It also means “let” and “permit”.
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Allowance:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm facing you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move your hand outwards and change into an A handshape. Repeat this motion 2-3 times.
Notes: Almost like “pay for” but you do it repeatedly because with an allowance, they receive money continually.
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All the same:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands up. Sweep both in a horizontal circle.
Notes: It also means “standard”.
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Almost:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Move the dominant hand up and brush it against the back of the fingers of the non-dominant hand as it moves up. Only make that motion once.
Notes: This is similar to the easy sign, but it only makes the motion once and brushes against the fingertips of the non-dominant hand.
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Alone:
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Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you with the index finger pointing outwards. Then flip the hand over.
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Version 2:
It also means “someone”, “something”, and “single”.
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Alone: All by myself
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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you with the index finger pointing outwards. Then flip the hand over and place the side of the pink against the middle of your chest.
Notes: It also means “solitaire”.
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Also:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the hands apart. Then bring the hands together so that the side of the index fingers touch. Separate them slightly, and then move the hands to the side and do it again.
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Altogether:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up and the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the non-dominant hand above and to the side of the dominant hand. Then flip both hands over (so the dominant hand is palm up and the back of the non-dominant hand is up). Bring the hands together while putting the index-pinky fingers of both hands together and turned downward with the thumb touching the fingertips. Have the hands touch at the fingertips.
Notes: It also means “sum” and “total”.
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Always:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger pointing upwards and then spin it in a circle. The finger must be pointing upwards the whole time.
Notes: It also means “eternal” and “forever”.
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Ambulance:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=fully extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the hands above the side of your head. Rotate the wrist so that the hands move in a circle. As they move in a circle, put the fingers together, and move them downward so that they touch the tip of the thumb.
Notes: Also the same sign as microwave and headlights. You can also make the same motion (without the circle) but with the fingers pointing towards the other person or the hands facing each other in the middle of the chest.
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America:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separate.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Interlock the hand but keep the fingers straight. Move hands in a vertical circle.
Notes: Think of stirring a melting pot.
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Amount:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. Each finger should touch its counterpart on the other hand. Then separate the hands and move them to the side away from each other.
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Analyze:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you with the fingers pointing upward. Slightly curl both hands’ index and middle fingers and move both hands down and to the side. Repeat that motion. End with the back of the hands up and the fingers pointing outwards, if they were fully extended.
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And:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers not touching.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index and thumb face you and place your hand on the other side of your chest. Then pull your dominant across your chest, move the fingers against each other, and extend downwards with the thumb against the tips of the other fingers.
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Angry:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of your hands face you. Start at the bottom of the chest and then move them upward in a forceful thrust.
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Animal:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=curled over the index finger.
Orientation: The tips of the fingers touch the sides of the chest. Without the fingers moving, move the hands from side to side (may require some elbow movement).
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Announce:
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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the tips of the index fingers against the corners of your mouth. Then flip the hands so that the back of the hands face you. Almost have the index fingers be pointing to the side but not quite.
Notes: It also means “proclaim”.
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Annually:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand tap against the top of the non-dominant hand. As that happens, release the index finger from the dominant hand and extend it. Do this twice.
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Answer:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand in front of you with the hand turned to the side and the index finger pointing upwards. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your mouth. Turn both hands down so that the index fingers point outwards and have the backs of the hands now face up.
Notes: It also means “command”, “order”, “reply”, “report”, and “response”.
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Anthropology:
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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Wiggle the dominant hand fingers up and down as you move the dominant hand in a semicircle around the non-dominant hand.
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Anxious:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand up. Then place the index and middle finger of the dominant hand over the index and middle finger of the non-dominant hand. Slightly curl the index and middle finger of the dominant hand. Then move the index and middle finger of the dominant hand back and forth.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have each hand at its respective side of the chest. Then shake the hands back and forth like they would if you were nervous.
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Any:
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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards, and then turn the hand so that the back of the hand is up.
```
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Anything:
“Any” +” thing” sign.
87
Anyone:
```
Step 1:
“Any” sign.
Step 2:
Number 1 sign.
Make sure that the palm faces you.
```
88
Apartment:
Fingerspell A-P-T.
89
Ape:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Hit the backs of the fingers against the top of the chest at each of the hands’ sides asynchronously.
Notes: It also means “gorilla”.
90
Appear:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the middle and ring finger of the non-dominant hand. The index finger should be pointing upwards.
Notes: It also means “show up”.
```
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Appearance:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and against each other.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Place the hand by the side of your head. Then shake the hand from side to side.
Notes: It also means “mirror” and “seem”.
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Apple:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the knuckle of the index finger against your cheek. Then turn the hand from side to side.
93
Application:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: At the sides of the chest, pick up a portion of the shirt with the index finger and thumb. Then pull the shirt a little bit away from your body and then let go.
Notes: It also means “candidate”, “shirt”, and “volunteer”.
```
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the dominant and non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Then turn the dominant hand down and over the non-dominant hand so that the index finger of the non-dominant hand is in between the index and middle finger of the dominant hand.
Notes: This can mean application or apply-to.
```
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Appointment:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. With the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, spin the dominant hand in a circle and then lay it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Also means "reservation"
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Appreciate:
Version 1: “Enjoy”
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of your hands face you in about the middle of your chest with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands in a small circle over the chest.
Notes: This is the default sign for “appreciate". It also means “enjoy” and “pleasure”.
Version 2:
“Please”.
Version 3:
“Enthusiasm”.
Version 4:
“Like”.
Version 5:
“Interesting”.
Version 6:
“Thankful”.
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Appropriate:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, hitting the non-dominant hand as it moves along. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: Can also mean “regular”, “righteous” and “routine”.
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Approximately:
```
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then move your hand in a vertical circle in front of you.
Notes: Used for approximating numbers.
```
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Aquarius:
```
Version 1:
Fingerspell A-Q.
Version 2:
Fingerspell it.
Version 3:
“Pour”.
```
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Archery:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Note: The thumbs are more on the top of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move the dominant hand back and then extend and separate all the fingers.
Notes: Multiple handshapes can be used, but the motion stays the same. It also means “Sagittarius”.
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Area:
```
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have the thumbs touch each other. Pull the hand apart, bring them closer to you, and have the thumbs touch again.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Spin the hand in a circle and move the hand outwards.
```
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Argue:
```
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then shake both hands up and down.
Notes: It also means “quarrel”.
```
102
Aries:
Version 1:
Fingerspell.
Version 2:
“Ram”.
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Army:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands against the side of the non-dominant chest. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then tap both hands against your chest twice.
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Around the world:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Then move the hand around the non-dominant hand, but not touching it, until the palm of the dominant hand faces you.
105
Arrest:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Orientation: Move both hands slightly outward. Then change them both into the S handshape, cross them at the wrists, and move them towards you slightly.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Move your hands in front of you and turn your hands into fists like you caught something in front of you.
Notes: It also means “capture” and “catch”.
Version 3:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place the underside wrists of the hands against each other.
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Arrive:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. Have the non-dominant hand farther out than the non-dominant hand. Then place the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
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Art:
```
Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side and the non-dominant hand’s fingers pointing outwards. Have the pinky of the dominant hand be pointing to the palm of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand in a circle.
```
108
Arthritis:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Shake the hand side to side. Make a pinched and upset-looking facial expression.
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Article:
```
Dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky-curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side and the back of the dominant hand up. Point the dominant index finger and thumb at the palm of the non-dominant hand and then move downwards across the non-dominant palm.
```
110
Artist:
“Art” + “person”.
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Asexual:
```
Step 1:
Fingerspell A.
Step 2:
Dominant hand:
X handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against the bottom of the cheek. Then move the hand down to the chin.
```
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Ask: Ask someone
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger curl slightly quickly once.
Notes: “Ask me” needs to have the palm of your hand face you. “Ask them/he/she” needs to have the palm of your hand face them.
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Ask: Request
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshapes.
Orientation: Have the hands in front of you with the palms and fingers of the hands touching each other.
Notes: It is like a prayer formation, and that you are asking for something.
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Assistant:
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand. Then have the dominant hand’s thumb against the pinky’s side (the thumb is almost entering the non-dominant hand’s fist).
Notes: You can also sign “help” + ”person” to signify assistant.
115
Association:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the thumb and index fingers touching each other. Then turn the hands around so that the thumb and index fingers directly face you and the sides of the pinkies touch.
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Association with:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand’s thumb point up and the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the thumb pointing downwards. Then spin both hands in a circle.
Notes: It also means to “hang out”, “interact”, and “socialize”.
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Astronomy:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the non-dominant hand above your head. The dominant hand should be slightly below the non-dominant hand. Move the non-dominant hand to the side while you wiggle the index-pinky of the dominant hand.
Notes: You can break the sign into parts to say “study parts of the sky”.
118
At:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Move the dominant hand in a circle with the back of the hand facing you.
119
Attend:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index finger point away from you and then wiggle your index finger up and down twice.
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Attracted to:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the hands at the side of your face at eye level. Move both hands to the middle, wiggling all your fingers. Then, once they reach the middle, turn them into S handshapes. Place the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “fascinate”.
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Aunt:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand near your cheek and shake your hand a little.
Notes: It is like the “girl” sign but a little away from the face, and you shake it.
122
Automatic:
```
Dominant hand:
X handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side and angled upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Run the dominant hand’s index finger along the side of the pinky of the non-dominant hand up and down once.
```
123
Autumn:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm diagonal across your chest. On the outside of your non-dominant arm, Have the dominant hand near the elbow. Then flap the dominant hand up and down.
124
Available:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand (the dominant hand is not touching the non-dominant hand). Then swipe the dominant hand forward above the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the tips of the fingers.
Notes: It also means “empty” and “naked”.
125
Average:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointed outwards. Place the side of the pinky on the dominant hand against the side of the index finger on the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “medium”.
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Avoid:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Have the hands equal horizontally in front of you but then move the dominant hand towards you and slightly to the side. Move the dominant hand quickly towards you and have a look on your face that says you want to get away.
127
Award:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms face you with the thumbs pointing upwards. Move both hands outwards.
Note: It also means “prize”.
128
Aware:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tips of the fingers touch the forehead and tap twice.
Notes: It also means “familiar”.
129
Awesome:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands face you. Have the hands elevated and near your face heightwise. Slightly move both hands forward and backward.
Notes: It also means “great”.
130
Awful:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb and middle finger=slightly curled to make a small circle.
Orientation: Have the hands at the side of your chest with the hands above your shoulders with the palms facing outward and the fingers pointing upward. Release the middle finger from the thumb and middle finger circle. For inflection, look disgusted.
Notes: It also means “terrible”.
131
Awkward:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 3 handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outward. Then move both hands up and down asynchronously and have an awkward look on your face.
Notes: It also means “clumsy”.
132
African American Community
Fingerspell AA + “city”.
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Ambivalent:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Claw handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms with the fingers pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place both hands on their respective side of the chest. Alternately move the hands up and down. For inflection, look confused or conflicted.
Version 2: “Vacillate”
Dominant hand:
Index finger-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=over the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were turned upwards). Have the dominant hand on the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Rotate the dominant hand from side to side without moving the fingers.
134
Advocate:
"Support".
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Action:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Then move both hands from side to side in small circles.
Note: Same as “do”.
136
Activity:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and thumb=extended and parallel to each other.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the index finger and thumb pointing upwards. Have the tips of the index and thumb touch twice while spinning the hands in circles. The circles go outwards and not up and down.
137
Annoy:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
All fingers slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hand facing your dominant cheek. Brush the fingers against your cheek or forehead so that they are standing up at the end. Looked annoyed on your face.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky fingers=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand facing you. The fingers are pointing upwards. Have the hand near the halfway point on your face. Turn the hand around so the palm is facing you. Sign like you are annoyed.
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Almond Milk:
“Nut” + “milk”.
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Avocado:
Dominant hand:
Thumbs up handshape OR curled V handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Slightly curled B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the slide with the fingers pointed upwards. Rub the dominant hand (knuckles or fingertips respectively) against the non-dominant hand’s palm.
140
Accountant:
Step 1:
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Place the circle of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand down the non-dominant hand twice.
Step 2:
“Person”
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Anti-:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Run the fingers of the dominant hand into the palm of the non-dominant hand.
142
Appointment:
Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointed upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand with the non-dominant hand’s index finger between the dominant hand’s V handshape. The fingers of the dominant hand are pointing outwards.
Notes: Also means “book a reservation”.
