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 |
|---|---|
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| finery | ornament |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |