cognizant cognizant /ˈkɑːgnəzənt/

adjective

1. (sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception  ( cognisant [British] , cognizant , aware )
   (sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
    Was aware of his opponent's hostility
   was aware of his opponent's hostility
    Became aware of her surroundings
   became aware of her surroundings
    Aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
   aware that he had exceeded the speed limit