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 |
|---|---|
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |