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
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
smughighly self-satisfied
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
prosperousauspicious
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
apiaristbeekeeper