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

WordMeaning
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
immobilitynot moving : motionless
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces