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
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
elysianof or relating to Elysium
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies