Using what you know about the words "decompose," "descent," and "deport," the prefix "de" means
to go forward
to build or form
to be empty
to do the opposite of

it is d to do the opposite of

Milton is the last name of the author of one of Steinbeck's favor. ... His one chance to avoid that fate is his relationship with Lennie, which makes them different from the other lonely men. But despite this ... George makes it possible for Lennie — sometimes — to understand at least partial consequences of his actions.

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