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 |
|---|---|
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| retrench | cut down |
| hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |