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

WordMeaning
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
duressforcible restraint or restriction
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
apiarya place where bees are kept
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
hallowedholy