Word of the day

gambit

1. a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage

“his resignation was a tactical gambit”

2. (in chess) an opening in which a player makes a sacrifice, typically of a pawn, for the sake of some compensating advantage.

noun

/ˈɡæmbət/

Test your comprehension with these four exercises!

gambit

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"He took an early _____, but the gambit paid off in the end."

Select three words related to gambit

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  • trick
  • revelation
  • ruse
  • admission
  • entrance

Choose the phrase that uses gambit correctly

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Find a word related to gambit

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