Investment -

• The action or process of investing money for a profit or result.

Investment is a huge part of college.  Yes the word investment is part of college, but this word also has other meanings to it.  You have to invest time in college, between work, family, and your time.  We definitely have to invest our time in college.

Other Vocab

Thwart-

• prevent, frustrate 

Brawny-

• muscular