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
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
vertexthe top of the head
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
fallibleliable to be erroneous
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground