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

WordMeaning
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
conteststrive
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
generateto bring into existence: such as
immobilitynot moving : motionless
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine