GRE Word List

COGNIZANCE

a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)

The meaning of the word cognizance is a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing).

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WordMeaning
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
bestialof or relating to beasts
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
armadaa fleet of warships
lucremonetary gain : profit
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial