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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WordMeaning
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
purgeto clear of guilt
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
bulkmagnitude
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
vieto strive for superiority : contend