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
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
toutto make much of : promote
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance