GRE Word List

VENTURESOME

inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring

The meaning of the word venturesome is inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring.

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pulchritudephysical comeliness
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blushoutward appearance : view
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sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
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