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 |
|---|---|
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| scourge | whip |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |