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
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
homespunspun or made at home
compulsorymandatory
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
documentproof
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound