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
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
tactfulhaving or showing tact
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
cursiverunning
pulchritudephysical comeliness
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin