Word Knowledge Answer
As an ASVAB tutor, I make sure to review common ASVAB vocabulary as well as root words. I remind my ASVAB prep students of the importance of reviewing Latin and Greek roots to prepare for the Word Knowledge section of the ASVAB. Yesterday I presented a Word Knowledge question. The question is about the meaning of the root word “cogn”. There are many words in the English language with the Latin root word “cogn”. Some of these words are recognize, cognition, cognitive, cognizant, precognition, incognito, etc.
The meaning of these words is listed below.
Recognize means to identify someone or something from having encountered them before; know again.
Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Cognitive means related to the process of learning.
Cognizant means having knowledge or being aware of.
Precognition means foreknowledge of an event.
Incognito means having one’s identity hidden.
Knowing the root word “cogn” can help you to understand the meaning of many words.
The question is:
What does the root word “cogn” mean?
A. Machinery
B. Know
C. Hidden
D. Missing
The root word “cogn” means to know.
The correct answer is Choice B. Know.
