gambol ： ________：： gamble ： bet

　　Answer:



gambol : play :: gamble : bet


　　Explanation:

The analogy follows the relationship of specific action to general category.


Gambol refers to a playful, light-hearted form of movement (e.g., children gambolging in a park).
Play is the broader category encompassing various forms of recreational activities, including gambol.
Similarly, gamble denotes a general act of risking something (e.g., money, time), while bet is a specific type of gambling involving a stake.


　　Thus, the pattern is:

Specific instance (gambol/play) : General term (play/gamble)

Specific instance (bet) : General term (gamble)


　　This creates a parallel structure in the analogy.