GRE Word List
ONUS
burden
The meaning of the word onus is burden.
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| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| debut | a first appearance |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
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| ingrate | an ungrateful person |