In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his familyâs pot filled with coffee.
COGNIZANT
cognizant, aware(p), cognisant
(adjective) (sometimes followed by âofâ) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; âwas aware of his opponentâs hostilityâ; âbecame aware of her surroundingsâ; âaware that he had exceeded the speed limitâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
cognizant (comparative more cognizant, superlative most cognizant)
Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact
Antonyms
• unwitting
Source: Wiktionary
Cog"ni*zant ( or ), a. Etym: [See Cognizance, and cf. Connusant.]
Definition: Having cognizance or knowledge. (of).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DESIRABLE
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; âa desirable jobâ; âcomputer with many desirable featuresâ; âa desirable outcomeâ
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