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Mekhanik [1.2K]
2 years ago
11

Read the following passage written by a teen hero: I want to be a vocal advocate for nature. I reject the idea that I am too you

ng to make a difference. I recently helped a group with a river cleanup. I was mortified to see the destruction of animals and plants. When I got home, I composed a letter to my state politicians and asked them to allocate more money to the local river cleanup effort. I believe my vocation is to help citizens see that we are at a junction. We can decide to subject nature to abuse, or we can decide to be a benefactor to nature. I won't let obstacles detract from my mission. What is the meaning of the word "detract" as it is used in sentence 8?\
English
2 answers:
Cloud [144]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

See below...

Explanation:

Detract in this setting means hinder or deter, or in simpler terms, to cause to turn away.

Mashutka [201]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

To pull in the opposite direction

Explanation:

LA/1 Seg 2 -Exam: 04.07 Pieces to the Puzzle (quizlet)

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