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
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
disingenuouslacking in candor
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
inopportuneinconvenient
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors