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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |