| Word | detrimental |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | harmful; damaging. |
| Sentence | The candidate's acceptance of major fincancial contributions from a well-known racist ultimately proved detrimental to his campaign, for he lost the backing of many of his early grassroots supporters. |
| Related Words | detriment, N. |
Tags: psat
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