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 |
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worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
contest | strive |
obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
generate | to bring into existence: such as |
immobility | not moving : motionless |
obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |