Word List: Ace, Poker, Bluff, Ante, Pot, Fold, Hand, Showdown, Raise, Flush
Story
Mark was a seasoned player, known for his mastery at the poker table. He was a true Ace and had never lost a hand. His opponents would tremble at the sight of him, but Mark took it all in stride. He was always up for a good Poker game, and was well versed in the art of Bluff.
One night, Mark entered a high stakes game, with a large Ante. The stakes were high, but Mark was confident. He had a winning hand, and he was ready to make his move. He placed a big Raise, and the other players folded one by one, leaving only one opponent.
The Showdown was intense. Mark’s opponent had a strong hand, but Mark had a Flush, which he knew was unbeatable. The Pot was growing larger, and the tension was palpable. Mark’s opponent tried to intimidate him, but Mark stood firm, confident in his hand.
Finally, the moment of truth arrived. Mark revealed his hand, and the other player was left stunned. Mark had won the game, and the Pot was his. He collected his winnings, and the other players could only shake their heads in disbelief.
From that day on, Mark was known as the Ace of Hearts, a legendary player who could never be beat. He continued to dominate at the poker table, always one step ahead of the game.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Ace | A playing card with a single pip on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games | Ace of Spades, Ace in the hole, Ace of Clubs |
| Poker | A card game played with a deck of 52 cards, in which players bet on the value of their own or others’ hands | Poker face, Poker chips, Poker night |
| Bluff | A deceptive act or claim used to mislead someone | Bluff your way, Call someone’s bluff, Bluff your opponent |
| Ante | A preliminary payment or contribution required in a card game | Ante up, Ante in, Raise the ante |
| Pot | The central area in a card game where chips or money are placed | Pot odds, Big pot, Pot limit |
| Fold | To abandon a hand in a card game by placing one’s cards face down on the table | Fold your cards, Fold your hand, Fold early |
| Hand | The cards held by a player in a card game | Good hand, Strong hand, Bad hand |
| Showdown | The conclusion of a hand in a card game when all remaining players reveal their cards | Showdown showdown, Showdown at sundown, Showdown winner |
| Raise | To increase the amount of a bet in a card game | Raise the stakes, Raise the bet, Raise the pot |
| Flush | A hand in a card game that consists of five cards of the same suit | Flush draw, Royal flush, Flush hand |