having cognizance; aware (usually fol. by of )

He was cognizant of the difficulty.

having legal cognizance.

adjective

ignorant , unaware , unfamiliar , uninformed , unknowledgeable , unwitting

adjective

acquainted , alive , apprehensive , au courant , awake , conscious , conversant , down with , familiar , grounded , hep to , hip to , informed , in on , in the know , in the picture , judicious , knowing , knowledgeable , observant , on the beam , on to , perceptive , plugged in , savvy , sensible , sentient , tuned in , up on , versed , wise to , with it * , witting , wise , aware , enlightened , hip , intelligent