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    onerous

    onerous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word onerous

    Definition
    (adj) not easily borne; wearing
    Synonyms : burdensome , taxing
    Example Sentence
    • the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
    • my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests
    • a taxing schedule
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for onerous

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it sounds like on+er+us..that is ONUS.. when something is ON US ..we feel burdensome

Onerous= one+rous. If u assign much work on ONE person it will be ONErous for him

onerous....can be associated wid owners on us...who r trouble some

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