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
yena strong desire or propensity
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
manumitto release from slavery
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income