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
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
purgeto clear of guilt
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
abateto decrease in force or intensity
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back