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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |