A good player knows and understands the different terminologies used in poker specifically the seven-card stud.  If you wish to learn more, you need to read this article and learn the basic terms used in stud poker.
Basic Stud Poker Terms
Split Pair – These are two cards with one raise up and the other one down.
Concealed Pair – The starting hand with two pairs in the hole and the side card facing up.
Door Card – The pair of cards exposed to the community or the players.
Dead Cards – the cards not exposed and not available in the deck.
Fast Play- The action of betting, raising and re-raising to eliminate more players out of the game.
Slow Play – The action of checking and calling the bet to keep more players and increase the pot money.
Check-Fold- The action of checking and folding if you’re in a bet.  Freely accepting available cards.
Check-Raise- The action of a player checking to make an impression of a strong hand.  The opponent will then make a raise and the player will raise to increase the pot money.
Flop- The first three cards given by the dealer at the start of the game.
Muck- The manner of folding one’s hand without exposing one’s cards.
Nuts or Nut Hand- This is the term used to refer the highest ranking hand at a certain period, but this hand can eventually change in the progression of the game.
Rake- This is the amount of money taken by the casino as a form of commission.  It can be either by percentage or by a certain amount.
Bring-In- The term used for the forced bet initiated by the players.  This amount is usually bought in the cashiers or directly to the dealer.  Chips usually worth $1 to $20 minimum.
Ante – This is the amount made by betting and raising.  This amount is usually taken from the game but not literally.  You can win this by posing a scare card (Ace or a King) to allow other players to fold from the game.
These are some of the basic terms you can apply when you’re playing stud poker.  I believe that you cannot memorize all these term at once.  Learning is a process, so to improve your skills in stud poker, you should continue to practice and be bold especially when you’re playing with experienced poker players.  Take a chance, nothing is wrong if you at least try!

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