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
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
licensepermission to act
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly