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
stenchstink
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly