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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

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

onerous = sound like owner = when they come to collect the rent you feel always burdensome.

one-rassi.. a lot of things hanging from one string.. so becomes burdensome..

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This sounds like generous.... Which is not easy!!!

The asses complain: "Our OWNER always put burden on US."

OWNED US - like losing badly in a game of basketball

Owner are burden Us

one-rous in hindi one is 'ek' rous sounds like rasta i.e a path.. so dere is only " ek rasta" means one way out of difficult situation and it requires lot of effort bcoz its very tough....

The burden is tied ON OUR ASS.

Owner(PM) will be on us if we dont complete the assigned task in time. We may nt have completed bcoz it requires much effort and is difficult.

think as owner.. becoming an owner is a difficult task and involves more effort

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