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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |