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 |
|---|---|
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |