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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orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
loftan upper room or floor : attic
addlerotten
enduringlasting
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
frivolousof little weight or importance
toutto make much of : promote
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented