GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
condigndeserved
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
vieto strive for superiority : contend
crassgross