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cognizant

Meaning

Having knowledge or awareness of something.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

After losing his job, Mark became more cognizant of how hard it is to find work. He knew others struggled before, but now he really understood because it happened to him. This made him more mindful of people going through the same thing.

He was cognizant of the danger. After his last fall, he knew exactly how bad it could be. Every scraped knee and bruised ego reminded him, making him careful this time.

After years of teaching, Maria was deeply cognizant of how hard her students worked. She recognized their quiet struggles and celebrated their small victories, understanding that learning wasn't just about grades but about perseverance and growth.

After tripping over his own shoelaces for the fifth time, Tim became fully cognizant of the dangers of untied shoes. Now, he double-knots them every morning, mindful of past disasters, and proudly tells everyone he’s an expert in the personal experience of floor-kissing.

Barnaby the badger was quite cognizant of the fact that Tuesdays always smelled suspiciously like burnt toast. He’d learned this after accidentally setting his burrow on fire trying to make breakfast one Tuesday. Now, he was just mindful of the lingering smoky scent and his rumbling tummy.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

Even though she had never been to the city before, Sarah was cognizant of the dangers that lurked in the unfamiliar streets. She clutched her purse tightly, keeping a watchful eye on her surroundings as she navigated the bustling sidewalks.

When it comes to navigating the complexities of life, it's paramount to be cognizant of the lessons we've learned along the way. By reflecting on our experiences, both positive and negative, we accumulate a profound understanding that guides our future actions. This mindfulness enables us to make informed decisions and handle challenges with greater resilience. Thus, being cognizant is not merely about amassing knowledge, but about embracing the transformative power of personal experience.

As the darkness enveloped the room, Sarah became cognizant of the sinister presence lurking in the shadows. A cold shiver ran down her spine as she realized she was not alone. The air grew heavy with the stench of decay, and she could hear the faint sound of whispers echoing in her ears. Panic set in as she tried to make sense of the situation, her mind racing with fear. She knew she had to escape, but the malevolent force seemed to be closing in on her, its icy touch sending chills through her body. She was acutely aware of the danger she was in.

John was cognizant of the approaching danger, his senses sharpened by the primal instinct of survival. Every rustle in the dense undergrowth echoed with the promise of impending doom, his heart pounding in his chest like a frantic drum. The realization that he was being hunted filled him with a bone-chilling terror, his mind racing to find a way out of the predator's deadly grip.

In the ancient forest, the wise old owl sat perched on a branch, its bright eyes scanning the surroundings with a knowing gaze. It seemed almost cognizant of every rustle in the leaves, every whisper of the wind. The younger animals looked up to the owl, for it was the most knowledgeable creature in the woods, having seen many seasons come and go. Its presence brought a sense of peace and wisdom to the forest, as if it were always mindful of the delicate balance of nature. To be in the presence of the owl was to be in the presence of true wisdom.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

After moving away from home, Lisa became cognizant of how much her parents did for her. She now understood, through personal experience, the effort it took to keep a house running. This made her more mindful and grateful each time she called her family.

After years of struggling, she was deeply cognizant of the challenges faced by those still in poverty. The gnawing emptiness of hunger was a memory she carried, making her mindful of every opportunity to help.

After weeks of therapy, Marcus was finally cognizant of how his childhood trauma shaped his relationships. He understood now why he pushed people away, and for the first time, he felt a glimmer of hope that he could break the cycle and heal.

After burning his eyebrows while flambéing bananas, Harold became acutely cognizant of the perils lurking in his own kitchen. Now, he cooks only with oven mitts, a bike helmet, and enough caution to make a squirrel crossing the highway look reckless.

Having once accidentally worn mismatched socks to a very important client meeting, Bartholomew became keenly cognizant of the perils of haste. Now, before any public appearance, he meticulously inspects his footwear, a habit born from the mortifying echo of the CEO’s stifled chuckle.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

After falling behind at work last year, Maria has become cognizant of the importance of time management. Her prior struggles make her particularly mindful of each deadline, and she now methodically tracks her progress so she will not once again feel overwhelmed by overlooked obligations.

He was cognizant of the gnawing hunger, a visceral reminder of days spent foraging. Each grumble in his stomach underscored the precariousness of their situation. He knew, with an acute and uncomfortable awareness, that another failed hunt meant desperation.

After years of struggling with addiction, Marcus was finally cognizant of the subtle triggers that could derail his recovery. Each social gathering now required careful navigation, his hard-won sobriety balanced on a knife's edge of self-awareness and strategic avoidance.

Despite his repeated attempts to assemble the flat-pack chair, Marvin was painfully cognizant—through personal experience and several bruised thumbs—of the perils lurking in innocuous bags of screws. If only he’d been more mindful of the cryptic pictograms, he wouldn’t have inadvertently constructed modern art instead of furniture.

Bartholomew, a connoisseur of exquisite charcuterie, was acutely cognizant of the subtle nuances separating a mere ham from a truly transcendent Jamón Ibérico. He'd sampled enough cured swine to be mindful of even the most diaphanous sliver of fat.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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