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
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
stenchstink
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner