Cognizant
hardKOG-nih-zent
adjective
Definition
Having knowledge or being aware of
Examples
“The manager was cognizant of the potential problems.”
“She remained cognizant of the risks involved.”
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GRE Tip
Cognizant is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "aware" or "conscious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unaware".
Related GRE Words
esoteric
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge
arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
prescient
Having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic
obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
maven
An expert or connoisseur in a particular field
savant
A learned person; someone with exceptional knowledge
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