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
benisonblessing
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
blackballto vote against