gamble vs attempt

gamble and attempt both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gamble	Yes	No	Yes	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, attempt is a hypernym of gamble; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than gamble:

Other hypernyms of gamble include assay, essay, seek, try.

gamble (noun)	attempt (noun)
a risky act or venture	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
money that is risked for possible monetary gain	the act of attacking

gamble (verb)	attempt (verb)
play games for money	enter upon an activity or enterprise
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome	make an effort or attempt