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
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
harassexhaust
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all