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
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
conveyancethe action of conveying
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate