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
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
omnipotentalmighty
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
demurereserved
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
motleyvariegated in color