GRE Word List

ALIAS

otherwise called : otherwise known as

The meaning of the word alias is otherwise called : otherwise known as.

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WordMeaning
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
treadto step or walk on or over
collateto compare critically
reparablecapable of being repaired
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
adjointo add or attach by joining