venture
VEN-cher · noun
English
Origin
"Venture" is simply a clipping of "adventure" — the front of the word was worn away over time, leaving the shorter form behind.
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Related words
Because it's a clipping, "venture" and "adventure" are essentially the same word — one just lost its head start.