Gamble
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain. A risky venture
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain. To risk (something) for potential gain.
Example sentence: There's more luck in poker. Getting good at golf requires a certain amount of physical aptitude. Both take a lot of patience. Both require knowing when to gamble - either with a big bluff or a high-risk shot. Both can be infuriating.
Chance
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To happen by chance, to occur.To try or risk.To discover something by chance.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An opportunity or possibility.Random occurrence; luck.The probability of something happening.
Example sentence: Necessity is the mother of taking chances.