Vocab Tadka : Gamble vs Gambol (Confusing Words)
Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Gamble & Gambol .
GAMBLE
1 | (n) | money that is risked for possible monetary gain Type: ‘noun.possession’ |
2 | (n) | a risky act or venture Type: ‘noun.act’ |
1 | (v) | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome Type: ‘verb.social’ Synonym: adventure, chance, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, |
2 | (v) | play games for money Type: ‘verb.competition’ |
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- Gamble on the horses be the best way of raising the money?
- Jade and Sasha would soon be out of his way, and his gamble on the hidden honor of Rhyn had paid off.
- I quit my job and took a massive gamble.
GAMBOL
1 | (n) | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement Type: ‘noun.act’ Synonym: caper, frolic, play, romp, |
1 | (v) | play boisterously Type: ‘verb.motion’ Synonym: cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport, |
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- And standing beside us, looking down like a mother watching the gambols of her first-born.
How to Remember : gambol –> game-ball, in a football game you have to skip the ball playfully because if you don’t do it the opposite player will tackle you quickly.