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
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking