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 |
|---|---|
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |