GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
diluteattenuate
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions