GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

Random words

WordMeaning
oafa stupid person : boob
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive