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 |
|---|---|
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| contest | strive |
| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| immobility | not moving : motionless |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |