Vocab Upper Level List 2 - Definitions

Front

Harm, loss, injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm.

Back

detriment

Front

to transport; transmit; communicate

Back

convey

Front

To add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in.

Back

instill

Front

A proverb or wise saying

Back

adage

Front

Quality or characteristic associated with someone or something

Back

attribute

Front

Lying face down; incline, likely.

Back

prone

Front

to make impossible, prevent, shut out

Back

preclude

Front

Effect or consequence of an action or event

Back

repercussion

Front

Subject to odd ideas or fancies; playful, unpredictable.

Back

whimsical

Front

to read thoroughly and carefully

Back

peruse