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
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
agapewide open : gaping
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change