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
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
fiascoa complete failure
combustiblecapable of combustion
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
drasticacting rapidly or violently
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily