The Roots -gno-, -cog-, And -sci-

Question 0

cognizant

Answer 0

Fully informed; aware or conscious of something

Question 1

cognition

Answer 1

The mental process of knowing, including awareness, reasoning, and judgement

Question 2

connoisseur

Answer 2

A knowledgeable person who appreciates high quality, especially in such areas as the arts or fine dining

Question 3

conscientious

Answer 3

a. Careful, thorough, and hard-working

b. Guided by conscience; principled or ethical

Question 4

diagnosis

Answer 4

The identification of a disease or other condition

Question 5

incognito

Answer 5

With one’s identity concealed

Question 6

notoriety

Answer 6

Fame for something negative; infamy

Question 7

omniscient

Answer 7

Having total knowledge; knowing everything

Question 8

prognosis

Answer 8

a. A forecast or prediction

b. A prediction of the outcome of a disease, or the likelihood of recovery from a disease

Question 9

unconscionable

Answer 9

a. Immoral; unprincipled; not restrained by conscience

b. Beyond prudence or reason; excessive