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
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
apiarya place where bees are kept
rostera roll or list of personnel
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath