(card games) In some games, a point awarded to the player whose cards add up to the largest sum. (countable) The equipment that enables such activity, particularly as packaged under a title. Some of the games in the closet we have on the computer as well. One's manner, style, or performance in playing a game.
When you write your earnest money check you want to show the seller that you are serious about buying their house. If it is a $400,000 house you do not want to write a $500 check. It would be more appropriate to write a $5000 check. For a $200,000 house I would want you to write a $2,000 or $3,000 check. Sure you could write a bigger check for an earnest money deposit, but there is an potential issue when doing that.
An earnest payment is a specific form of security deposit made in some major transactions such as real estate dealings or required by some official Procurement processes to demonstrate that the applicant is serious and willing to demonstrate an earnest of good faith about wanting to complete the transaction.