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
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
averto declare positively
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
sanctiona formal decree
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
inequityinjustice
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum