GRE Word List
ONUS
burden; responsibility
The meaning of the word onus is burden; responsibility.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| berate | scold strongly |
| peroration | conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length |
| tendentious | promoting a particular point of view; biased; having an aim; designed to further a cause; Ex. tendentious rather than truth-seeking; CF. tend: move in a certain direction |
| propensity | natural inclination |
| antidote | remedy to counteract a poison or disease; Ex. antidote to the economic troubles |
| unconscionable | unscrupulous; not guided by conscience; excessive; beyond reason; Ex. unconscionable demand |
| deranged | insane |
| rubric | title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol |
| whelp | young animal (esp. of the dog or cat family); young wolf, dog, tiger, etc. |
| distinctive | clearly different from others of the same kind |
