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
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
pliantpliable
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
colloquyconversation