VENTing in Quizzyland

Answer: pre

To prevent or to avert can be defined as an action to stop something from happening, particularly one that would result in a negative outcome. An example would be to prevent a forest fire by extinguishing a campfire. Prevent stems from fourteenth century Middle English when its meaning was to precede or anticipate.

Answer: ure

Venture is a noun which suggests a journey that is risky or dangerous. An example would be the task of climbing Mount Everest. A venture can also be a business venture where a company assumes risk in the hope of turning a profit. The word origin is of Middle English when it was used as a variant of adventure.

Answer: sol

To be solvent is an adjective in the financial world suggesting one's ability to repay debts and thus becoming creditworthy. A solvent can also be a noun to mean a compound that is dissolved to create a solution. Additionally, solvent can be used as a term that offers an explanation for something.

Answer: ral

Ventral, as it relates to the anatomy of a human, is in reference to the belly, stomach or abdomen. It is also a term used to describe the lower surface of a plant or animal. The origin of ventral dates back to the eighteenth century to the Latin word "ventralis" or "venter", which meant of the womb (as a source of offspring).

Answer: uri

A venturi is short and narrow section of a wider tube that is used to measure the flow rate of liquids. It is designed to increase flow velocity and decrease fluid pressure and is widely used in the aviation industry. The term is named after physicist Giovanni Venturi who invented the device, creating what is known as the Venturi effect.

Answer: con

A convent or a nunnery is defined as a building of a religious community typically used by nuns. The first known use of convent was during the thirteenth century. Convent at one time was also used in verb form to mean gathering or assembling, but became obsolete and replaced by convene.

Answer: ing

Venting can be defined as the act of expressing or verbalizing in a strong or vehement manner often as an indication of frustration. An example would be cursing when unable to correctly answer trivia questions. It can also be used as a noun to indicate an opening or outlet to allow the escape of air, gas or smoke such as a dryer vent or chimney.

Answer: fer

Fervent when used as an adjective can be defined as the display of emotionally charged feelings towards people, places or things. An example would be a fervent speech by a labor union leader to its members. Fervent can also mean hot or glowing, such as the sun or feverish when a person is sick.

Answer: ail

A ventail is a movable piece of armor on the front of a medieval helmet providing neck protection during battle. It can be raised or lowered using a pivot and was originally part of the visor. Ventail stems from Middle English, Old French and Latin roots meaning vent wind.

Answer: age

A ventage is an opening or a small fingering hole on a wind instrument such as a flute. For example, on a six-hole flute a flutist would use the middle three fingers on each hand to open or cover holes to produce a desired note. The first known use of ventage was during the early seventeenth century in the era of Early Modern English.