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
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
slaughterthe act of killing
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
emollientmaking soft or supple
rivuleta small stream