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 |
|---|---|
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| granulate | to form or crystallize into grains or granules |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |