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
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
garnerto gather into storage
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
stem_fromarise from; originate from