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If the prefix de- means “down (away from),” what is the exact meaning of the word detain? A. to send before B. to hold away C. to drive away D. to place together
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If the prefix de- means “down (away from),” what is the exact meaning of the word detain? A. to send before B. to hold away C. to drive away D. to place together

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B. detain means to keep someone from preceding; hold back
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