| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | advance | forward movement or progress |
| 2. | adventure | an unusual or risky experience |
| 3. | attempt | an act of trying |
| 4. | bid | an attempt to achieve something |
| 5. | branching out | expanding into something new |
| 6. | broaching | bringing up or starting |
| 7. | build | develop or construct |
| 8. | business | commercial activity or company |
| 9. | campaign | an organized series of actions |
| 10. | commitment | a pledged course of action |
| 11. | company | a business organization |
| 12. | concern | a business or enterprise |
| 13. | course | a chosen line of action |
| 14. | crack | an attempt at something |
| 15. | create | bring something into being |
| 16. | delve into | explore or investigate deeply |
| 17. | develop | grow or create further |
| 18. | dip into | try briefly or partly |
| 19. | dive | a quick move into |
| 20. | drive | a sustained effort or campaign |
| 21. | dry run | a practice attempt |
| 22. | effort | an attempt to do something |
| 23. | embark on | begin a course or project |
| 24. | endeavor | a serious effort or project |
| 25. | engage in | become involved in |
| 26. | enter into | become involved in |
| 27. | enter upon | begin formally or officially |
| 28. | enterprise | a bold business or project |
| 29. | expedition | a journey with a purpose |
| 30. | experiment | a test or trial |
| 31. | exploration | careful investigation or travel |
| 32. | firm | a business company |
| 33. | float | launch or propose publicly |
| 34. | foray | a brief attempt or venture |
| 35. | forge ahead | move forward boldly |
| 36. | form | bring into existence |
| 37. | found | establish or set up |
| 38. | gamble | a risky undertaking or action |
| 39. | go | an attempt or turn |
| 40. | have a crack | make an attempt |
| 41. | have a shot | make an attempt |
| 42. | incursion | a sudden entry or advance |
| 43. | initiative | a new plan or action |
| 44. | innovation | a new idea or method |
| 45. | invest in | put money into |
| 46. | investment | money put into something |
| 47. | jaunt | a short enjoyable trip |
| 48. | jump | a sudden move or start |
| 49. | kickoff | the start of an activity |
| 50. | launch | the act of starting |
| 51. | launching | starting something new |
| 52. | leap | a bold move forward |
| 53. | make a move | take action to begin |
| 54. | measure | an action taken for purpose |
| 55. | mission | an important task or assignment |
| 56. | move | an action taken deliberately |
| 57. | odyssey | a long eventful journey |
| 58. | operation | an organized activity or mission |
| 59. | outing | a short trip or excursion |
| 60. | pilot | a trial version or project |
| 61. | plan | a proposed course of action |
| 62. | play | an attempt for advantage |
| 63. | plunge | a bold sudden move |
| 64. | practice run | a rehearsal attempt |
| 65. | probe | an exploratory attempt or inquiry |
| 66. | program | a planned set of activities |
| 67. | project | a planned piece of work |
| 68. | pursuit | something actively sought or done |
| 69. | quest | a long search or pursuit |
| 70. | reach | an effort to attain |
| 71. | rollout | the introduction of something |
| 72. | run | an attempt or campaign |
| 73. | sally | a sudden start or sortie |
| 74. | scheme | a plan or project |
| 75. | set about | start doing something |
| 76. | set up | create or arrange |
| 77. | shot | an attempt or try |
| 78. | sortie | a brief mission or attack |
| 79. | speculate on | take a financial risk |
| 80. | stab | an attempt, often uncertain |
| 81. | startup | a newly launched business |
| 82. | stretch | an ambitious effort or attempt |
| 83. | take the plunge | commit despite uncertainty |
| 84. | take up | begin an activity |
| 85. | takeoff | a rapid start or rise |
| 86. | test | an attempt to assess something |
| 87. | trek | a long difficult journey |
| 88. | trial | a test or attempt |
| 89. | try | an effort to do something |
| 90. | tryout | a trial or test |
| 91. | undertake | to begin or commit to |
| 92. | undertaking | a risky project or enterprise |
| 93. | voyage | a long journey by travel |
| 94. | wade into | enter boldly into |
| 95. | wager | risk on an outcome |
| 96. | whirl | a try or attempt |
| 97. | work at | try to do |
| 98. | work on | devote effort to |
| 99. | wrangle with | struggle to handle |
| 100. | wrestle with | grapple with a task |
