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
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
stringenttight
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly