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VENTUROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Disposed to venture or take risks

Example:

a venturous spirit

Synonyms:

audacious; daring; venturesome; venturous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

adventuresome; adventurous (willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises)

Derivation:

venture (a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit)

venture (an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits)

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