| 2. | venturer - a person who enjoys taking risksargonaut - someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure cowboy - someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles) risk taker, gambler - someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement hotspur - a rash or impetuous person plunger, speculator - someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains | |