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 |
|---|---|
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| provident | frugal |