Boat, Tent or Box Schools of the World

Vocabulary
What do the following words from the article mean? Can you figure out their meaning from
the text or do you need to use a dictionary? (The main words are taken directly from the article
while the words in brackets are the more likely word choice to be found in a dictionary.)

Incentive


Motivated


Aid


Prospered (to prosper)



Makeshift


Initiative


Semblance


Refugee


Monsoon



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Vocabulary - Answers
Incentive: motivating reason to do something
Motivated: enthused and eager
Aid: help for those in need
Prospered (to prosper): to flourish, enjoy success
Makeshift: temporary
Initiative: to act independently, without being told
Semblance: a similarity in appearance
Refugee: someone forced to leave their home
Monsoon: seasonal wind and rain