Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
B2 verb
gamble
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
B2 noun
Gambler
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
B2 noun
gambling
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
C2 verb
gambol
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
A1 noun
game
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
C2 adverb
gamely
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
B2 noun
gameplay
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
C2 noun
gamester
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
A2 noun
gaming
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
C1 noun
gamut
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
C2 noun
Gander
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
B1 noun
gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
C2 noun
Gangetic Leaf Fish
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
C2 adjective
gangly
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
C2 noun
gangrene
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
C2 noun
gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
B1 noun
gap
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
C1 verb
gape
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
A2 noun
Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
B1 noun
Garbage
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
C2 verb
garble
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
C2 adjective
garbled
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
A1 noun
Garden
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.