GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
cuethe letter q
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quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
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slanderto utter slander against : defame
respitea period of temporary delay
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