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
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific