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 |
|---|---|
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |