GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
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irateroused to ire
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
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