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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stench | stink |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |