the responsibility or duty to do something
The onus is on the teacher to ensure that all students understand the lesson.
The onus of organizing the event fell on the committee.
to return to a normal state after a difficult situation
After the storm, the town managed to bounce back quickly.
She was sad for a while, but she bounced back and started working again.
determined, not easily giving up
He showed a tenacious attitude when solving the difficult math problem.
Her tenacious spirit helped her succeed in the competition.
to delay or prevent the progress of something
The heavy rain hindered our plans for a picnic.
His lack of experience might hinder his ability to perform well.
not good enough, not sufficient
The food supply was inadequate to feed everyone at the party.
His explanation was inadequate to solve the problem.
a trick or deceit used to achieve a goal
She used subterfuge to sneak into the concert without a ticket.
His subterfuge was discovered when someone overheard his conversation.
a great victory or achievement
Winning the championship was a huge triumph for the team.
Her hard work and determination led to her triumph in the contest.
