Venturesomeness

Venturesomeness
Venturesome Ven"ture*some, a. Inclined to venture; not loth to run risk or danger; venturous; bold; daring; adventurous; as, a venturesome boy or act. -- {Ven"ture*some*ly}, adv. -- {Ven"ture*some*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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