GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

Random words

WordMeaning
pendantsomething suspended: such as
connoisseurexpert
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
guisea form or style of dress : costume
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten