GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

Random words

WordMeaning
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
treadto step or walk on or over
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
proletariana member of the proletariat
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
lewdobscene