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
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
trickleto issue or fall in drops
juncturea point of time
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing