Word of the day
detriment
1. a cause of harm or damage
“such tests are a detriment to good education”
noun
/ˈdɛtrəmənt/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Ignoring feedback can be a detriment to your career by _____ your chances for growth."
Select three words related to detriment
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- injury
- drawback
- loss
- goodness
- advantage
- benefit
Choose the phrase that uses detriment correctly
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Find a word related to detriment
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