Lesson 12 Vocabulary

1. "Borne" is the past participle of the verb "bear." It can have several meanings depending on the context:

   1. Carried or transported: For example, "The weight was borne by the bridge."

   2. Endured or tolerated: For example, "She has borne many hardships."

   3. Produced or given birth to: For example, "The tree has borne fruit."

borne

1. Measurements: Refers to the size or extent of something, typically in terms of length, width, and height. For example, "The dimensions of the box are 10x5x3 inches."

2. Aspects or features: Refers to different elements or facets of a situation or concept. For example, "The problem has many dimensions, including social and economic factors."

dimensions

1. Change direction: To cause something to move in a different direction. For example, "The river was diverted to prevent flooding."

2. Entertain or distract: To take someone's attention away from something. For example, "The magician's tricks were meant to divert the audience."

divert

1. To display or show: To present something for others to see. For example, "The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts."

2. To demonstrate a quality or behavior: To show a particular trait or action. For example, "He exhibited great courage during the crisis."

exhibit

1. To waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things. For example, "He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets."

Frittered

1. Happening by chance, often in a way that is lucky or beneficial. For example, "It was fortuitous that she found a $100. bill on the ground just when she needed it."

 fortuitous

1. Having a strong desire to learn or know more about something. It describes someone who is curious and eager to ask questions. For example, "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture."

 inquisitive

1. Set amount: A specific number or percentage that must be met. For example, "The sales team has a monthly quota to meet."

2. Limit: A maximum allowed amount. For example, "There is a quota on the number of fish that can be caught each season."

 quota

1. Something that is not obvious or easily noticeable. It often refers to things that are delicate, nuanced, or understated. For example, "She used subtle colors in her painting."

subtle