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 |
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detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
fester | to generate pus |
sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
pugilist | fighter |
finish | to come to an end : terminate |
endue | provide |
credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |