College Bound

Ameliorate: -It is not clear what can be done to ameliorate the situation. Conserve: -We must conserve our woodlands for future generations. Detriment: - He worked very long hours, to the detriment of his marriage Folly: -Somerville bitterly regretted his folly at becoming involved. -It would be sheer folly to reduce spending on health education. Formerly: -This elegant hotel was formerly a castle. Harmony: -a choir singing in perfect harmony -the gorgeous vocal harmonies on 'Mexicali Rose' -I do believe it is possible for different ethnic groups to live together in harmony. -Your suggestions are not in harmony with the aims of this project. Impediment: -a speech impediment -War is one of the greatest impediments to human progress. Intact: -Only the medieval tower had remained intact. -His reputation survived intact. Invalid: -Without the right date stamped on it, your ticket will be invalid. -Filename in invalid format.

Invalidate: -Failure to disclose all relevant changes may invalidate your policy. -Later findings invalidated the theory. Reticent: -She's strangely reticent about her son. Retired: -He was forced to retire early because of poor health. -Her drink problem has forced her to retire from public life. -He had to retire with a neck injury in the second half. Subvert: -an attempt to subvert the democratic process Baffle: -The question baffled me completely. -a baffling mystery Despicable: -It's despicable the way he treats those kids. -a despicable act of terrorism Exaggerate: -I couldn't sleep for three days - I'm not exaggerating. -It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep. Expertise: -What he's bringing to the company is financial expertise. -trainee engineers with varying degrees of computer expertise Finicky: -She's very finicky about what she eats. -a finicky job

Gall: -He even had the gall to blame Lucy for it. -It really galled him to see Anita doing so well now. -The most galling thing is that the guy who got promoted is less qualified than me. Inane: -Most pop lyrics are pretty inane. -Dave smiled inanely. Scuffle: -Scuffles broke out between rival supporters during the match. -Some of the demonstrators scuffled with the police. Spurn: -She spurned all offers of help. -a spurned lover Surveillance: -They were under constant close surveillance day and night. -The suspects were kept under surveillance. -electronic surveillance equipment -Diane was placed under psychiatric surveillance -surveillance aircraft Tepid: -a tepid response from the audience -tepid coffee