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 |
|---|---|
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite |
| ploy | escapade |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| gazette | newspaper |