GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

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corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
coalesceto grow together
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sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
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