GRE Word List
VENTURE
to proceed especially in the face of danger
The meaning of the word venture is to proceed especially in the face of danger.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |