pioneer vs attempt

pioneer and attempt both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pioneer	Yes	No	Yes	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, attempt is a hyponym of pioneer; that is, attempt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pioneer:

pioneer (noun)	attempt (noun)
one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art	the act of attacking

pioneer (verb)	attempt (verb)
open up and explore a new area	enter upon an activity or enterprise
open up an area or prepare a way	make an effort or attempt
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of