Gambit and Proposition

Gambit

Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

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Proposition and gambit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proposition" instead a noun "Gambit".

Proposition noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

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Gambit and proposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Proposition".

good	good gambit	good proposition
similar	similar gambit	similar proposition
complex	complex gambit	complex proposition
original	original gambit	original proposition
Other adjectives: daring, simple, dangerous, foolish, famous, risky.

Batman Gambit: The only reason that Haymitch and Katniss go along with Coin's proposition for the Capitol Games is so Katniss has an actual political justification to kill her during Snow's execution.

Source: Film / The Hunger Games: Mockingjay aka: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

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