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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
meandera winding path or course
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act