GRE Word List

COGENT

appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing

The meaning of the word cogent is appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing.

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WordMeaning
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
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rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
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capsizeto cause to overturn
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