Adventurous Things

Libby
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  1. adventure
    a wild and exciting undertaking
  2. dangerous undertaking
    a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
  3. risky venture
    a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
  4. jeopardize
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  5. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  6. stake
    a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
  7. embark
    go on board
  8. escapade
    any carefree episode
  9. hazard
    an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result
  10. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
  11. obstructor
    someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
  12. thwarter
    someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
  13. resister
    someone who offers opposition
  14. obstructionist
    someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
  15. interference
    the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  16. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  17. payoff
    the final payment of a debt
  18. final payment
    the final payment of a debt
  19. hoarded wealth
    accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
  20. possession
    anything owned
  21. prize
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
  22. trophy
    something given as a token of victory
  23. dirty money
    goods or money obtained illegally
  24. swag
    goods or money obtained illegally
  25. booty
    goods or money obtained illegally
  26. loot
    goods or money obtained illegally
  27. valuable
    having worth or merit
  28. invaluable
    having incalculable monetary or intellectual worth
  29. priceless
    of incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
  30. peril
    a state of danger involving risk
  31. put on the line
    expose to a chance of loss or damage
  32. take chances
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
  33. take a chance
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
  34. threaten
    utter intentions of injury or punishment against
  35. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  36. endanger
    pose a threat to
Created on Mon Nov 26 21:12:47 EST 2007

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