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 |
|---|---|
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| lugubrious | mournful |