GRE Word List
COGNIZANCE
knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware
The meaning of the word cognizance is knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| careen | lurch; sway from side to side; move with irregular swinging movement; stagger |
| scavenge | hunt through discarded materials for usable items or food; search, especially for food; N. scavenger: one who scavenges; animal that feeds on refuse and carrion |
| revulsion | sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture |
| scorch | sear; N. |
| abominate | loathe; hate |
| plutocracy | society ruled by the wealthy |
| gratuity | tip |
| infinitesimal | very small |
| pert | (esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat |
| trilogy | group of three related works (connected by a shared subject but each complete in itself) |
