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

WordMeaning
posthumousborn after the death of the father
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
replenishto fill or build up again
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
jostleto come in contact or into collision
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
pendantsomething suspended: such as