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 |
|---|---|
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |