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
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
galea strong current of air:
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
retrenchcut down
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
botchan inflammatory sore