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
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
anthropologistthe science of human beings
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
onusburden
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism