GRE Word List
ONUS
burden
The meaning of the word onus is burden.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |