GRE Word List
ONUS
burden
The meaning of the word onus is burden.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |