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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |