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 |
|---|---|
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| lax | loose |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |