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
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
trancestupor
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as