Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word given in capital letters. ONEROUS
Question and options
Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word given in capital letters.
ONEROUS
- Honourable
- Awesome
- Burdensome
- Dutiful
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Burdensome
Onerous means involving a heavy obligation or load, i.e. burdensome. Honourable (a sound-alike of 'onus/honour'), awesome and dutiful do not mean this.
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