GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

Random words

WordMeaning
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
indissolublenot dissoluble
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable