GRE Word List

ONUS

burden

The meaning of the word onus is burden.

Random words

WordMeaning
primto give a prim or demure expression to
bewareto be on one's guard
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
resignrelegate
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
submissivesubmitting to others
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray