GRE Word List
ALIAS
otherwise called : otherwise known as
The meaning of the word alias is otherwise called : otherwise known as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| stench | stink |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |