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.

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WordMeaning
nullifyto make null (see null
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
misadventuremisfortune
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
slapdashhaphazard
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
shavingthe act of one that shaves