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 |
|---|---|
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |