Vocabulary • Ch 3.31 - Educated • Context Clues

I need to paraphrase this passage for my research paper.

 

What does the word 'paraphrase' mean?

• To participate, get involved, or connect with

• Using different words to explain something

• A person who is very enthusiastic and passionate about something

• Easily trained or able to be controlled

I am currently in the final stages of writing my dissertation for my doctoral degree.

 

What does the word 'dissertation' mean?

• A funny play with silly and exaggerated actions

• A long research project for school

• To give up or surrender

• A person who is very enthusiastic and passionate about something

The farmer's fields yielded a bountiful harvest this year.

 

What does the word 'yield' mean?

• To participate, get involved, or connect with

• To soak or fill completely with liquid

• To give up or surrender

• A long research project for school

She gave him direct instructions on how to reach the destination.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To go in different directions from something

• To show or point the way

• A person who is very enthusiastic and passionate about something

• To soak or fill completely with liquid

The team was eager to engage in the project.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To bring under control or overcome

• A person who starts their own business

• A room where plants are grown indoors

• To participate, get involved, or connect with