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
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
savorthe taste or smell of something
brackishsomewhat salty
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
cronea cruel or ugly old woman