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
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
understateto represent as less than is the case
ensconceshelter
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
amphibianan amphibious organism
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination