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.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| contest | strive |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |