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
migrantone that migrates: such as
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
sleekslick
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
dallyto act playfully
respitea period of temporary delay
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert