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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| gnome | maxim |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |