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
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
inflateddistended with air or gas
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
abateto decrease in force or intensity
dina loud continued noise
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground