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 |
|---|---|
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |