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
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
drasticacting rapidly or violently
receptiveable or inclined to receive
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
compilationthe act or process of compiling
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus