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
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
firebranda piece of burning wood
depositiona testifying especially before a court
coalesceto grow together
invalidnot valid:
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
dieto pass from physical life : expire
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle