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
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
indicativeserving to indicate