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 |
|---|---|
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |