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

WordMeaning
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down