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
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
corollarya proposition (see proposition
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding