venture
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntʃər/
noun
Definition of venture
A risky or daring journey or undertaking
Synonyms for venture
- enterprise
- undertaking
- project
venture in a Sentence
- Starting a new business is always a risky venture.
Why venture Matters for GRE & SAT
"venture" is a noun that means "A risky or daring journey or undertaking" closely related to words like "enterprise", "undertaking", "project". As a word starting with V, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.
On the GRE, understanding "venture" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "venture" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.
Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (noun). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "venture" into long-term memory.
How to Remember venture
One effective way to remember "venture" (noun) is to group it with similar words you already know: "enterprise" and "undertaking" and "project". When you encounter "venture" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "A risky or daring journey or undertaking".
Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "venture" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.
More Vocabulary Words Starting with V
- vacillate — To alternate between different opinions or actions
- vacillate — go back and forth with one's view
- vacuous — lacking intelligence or thought
- valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable
- valid — Having a sound basis; legally acceptable
- valid — Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable
- validate — To check or prove the accuracy of something
- valor — strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery
- vanquish — defeat completely
- vapid — uninteresting, lacking flavor or spark