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
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
actuaryclerk
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
reciprocateto give and take mutually
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts