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).

Random words

WordMeaning
trappingsoutward signs
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
crypticsecret
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party