GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
conscientiousmeticulous
peccadilloa slight offense
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
imprecationcurse