Word(s) of the day – CSS Profile

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For the next few weeks, METS will be posting a word of the day. Some will be in the SAT prep vein, others will be college-related words you may have heard, and not completely understood.

Today’s word(s) is: CSS Profile

The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by the United States College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid.

Word of the day – ebullient

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For the next few weeks, METS will be posting a word of the day. Some will be in the SAT prep vein, others will be college-related words you may have heard, and not completely understood.

Today’s word is: ebullient

  1. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited: The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.
  2. bubbling up like a boiling liquid.

Word of the day – ameliorate

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For the next few weeks, METS will be posting a word of the day. Some will be in the SAT prep vein, others will be college-related words you may have heard, and not completely understood.

Today’s word is: ameliorate

verb

to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve:
strategies to ameliorate negative effects on the environment.