GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

Random words

WordMeaning
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
profligatewildly extravagant
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
aloftat or to a great height
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
parochialof or relating to a church parish
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated