GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
cremateto subject to cremation
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
ingratean ungrateful person
impuissanceweakness
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
demisedeath
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned