venture

Definition

A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

Etymology

Clipping of adventure.

Example Sentences

• "My heart was beating finely when we two set forth in the cold night upon this dangerous venture."
• "Other jobs which the governor entrusted to Ch'ao-tung dealt with the economic exploitation of the newly won mountain areas. In the Miao-li region, Ch'ao-tung headed an office for developing the petroleum resources discovered there.³⁸ Without much success during his tenure, the venture was later turned over to private entrepreneurs."
• "A certain man drew a bow at a venture and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness."