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 adventure adventure /ədˈvɛntʃər/

noun

  1. () A wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)  ( dangerous undertaking , risky venture , escapade , adventure )
    a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
     The movie was an exciting adventure, taking the audience on a thrilling journey through exotic locations
    The movie was an exciting adventure, taking the audience on a thrilling journey through exotic locations

verb

  1. () Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome  ( hazard , adventure , chance , gamble , risk , run a risk , take a chance , take chances )
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
     When you buy these stocks you are gambling
    When you buy these stocks you are gambling
  2. Put at risk  ( adventure , hazard , venture , jeopardize , stake )
    put at risk
     I will stake my good reputation for this
    I will stake my good reputation for this


 clove tree clove tree /kloʊv triː/

noun

  1. Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves  ( clove , clove tree , Eugenia aromaticum , Eugenia caryophyllatum , Syzygium aromaticum )
    moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves


 skep skep /skɛp/

noun

  1. A domed beehive made of twisted straw  ( skep )
    a domed beehive made of twisted straw
     The beekeeper showed us an old skep he once used before modern beehives became popular.
    The beekeeper showed us an old skep he once used before modern beehives became popular.
  2. A large round wicker basket (used on farms)  ( skep )
    a large round wicker basket (used on farms)


 Willard Huntington Wright Willard Huntington Wright /ˈwɪlərd ˈhʌntɪŋtən raɪt/

noun

  1. United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)  ( S. S. Van Dine , Willard Huntington Wright , Wright )
    United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)