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
cadeta younger brother or son
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
amendto put right
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witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out