Risk And Reward Vocabulary

noun a situation or outcome that is unpredictable or uncertain

adjective describing something that is inconsistent or unreliable

• The success of the project is truly a hit or miss situation.
• I don't know if the party will be fun, it's always a hit or miss with those things.
• Her taste in music is so hit or miss, I never know what to expect.
• Life can be like a game of hit or miss, you never know what will happen next.

noun a sum of money or something else of value that is staked on the outcome of a contest or event

verb to risk something on the outcome of a contest or event

• He placed a sizable wager on the outcome of the horse race.
• I bet you $20 that I can finish this puzzle before you.
• I'm gonna put some money down on the game tonight, wanna join?
• She decided to wager her reputation on the success of the project.