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gam·ble

gamble

 
 
pronunciation:
gaem bl
part of speech: verb
inflections: gambles, gambling, gambled
definition: to risk money or other things on the result of a game, race, or other event.
She gambled on the horse race and lost 50 dollars.
derivation: gambler (n.)