adventure (
http://definr.com/adventure)
n : a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
[syn:
escapade,
risky venture,
dangerous undertaking]
v 1: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you
buy these stocks you are gambling" [syn:
gamble,
chance,
risk,
hazard,
take chances,
run a risk, {take a
chance}]
2: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
[syn:
venture,
hazard,
stake,
jeopardize]