GRE Word List

GAMBIT

a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position

The meaning of the word gambit is a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position.

Random words

WordMeaning
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
warrantedsanction
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
retractto draw back or in
sciondescendant