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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materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
oculistophthalmologist
dieto pass from physical life : expire
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smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
gruntto utter a grunt