GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
fervidvery hot : burning
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
compulsivehaving power to compel
buoyanthaving buoyancy
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
hideto put out of sight : secrete