Question

Using context clues, find the meaning of the underlined word and complete the sentence. I returned home late after a tough day at work, but my roommate forced me to do the onerous task of cleaning the kitchen.

Based on the context, onerous likely means .

Answer 1

Based on the context onerous means heavy, or exhausting, or burdensome. The task of cleaning the kitchen is burdensome on said person because he had a long tough day at work. 

Answer 2

inconvenient, difficult