GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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WordMeaning
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods