adjective · Hard SAT word

    Onerous

    burdensome and difficult

    Onerous in a sentence

    The onerous task consumed months of their time.

    Synonyms for onerous

    • burdensome
    • difficult
    • taxing

    Antonyms for onerous

    • easy
    • light
    • simple

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    Vocabulary like onerous appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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