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 |
|---|---|
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |