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
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
striatedmarked with striations or striae
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border