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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painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
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feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
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