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 |
|---|---|
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| categorical | absolute |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |