GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
sportivefrolicsome
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
entourageone's attendants or associates
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
suppliantsupplicant
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
adjurationa solemn oath