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(noun) speculation
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again; I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong
(verb) embark
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer
(verb) jeopardize, adventure, stake, hazard
put at risk
I will stake my good reputation for this