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intellectual development.
Development in the areas
of perception, attention,
association, and other aspects
of the mind. (16)
interest. A specified annual
percentage of the amount of
money in an account. (24)
A charge made for using
borrowed money. (25)
intergenerational caregiving.
Care provided for both older
and younger generations by
the middle generation. (21)
internship. Program that involves
working for a company
or organization for a short
period of time to learn about
the industry or occupational
category. (5)
intervention. A means of forcing
a person such as an addict,
alcoholic, or person with an
eating disorder to get help
before it is too late. (19)
intestate. Having died without
leaving a will. (21)
intimacy. A sense of familiarity
that develops over a long and
close association. (11)
in vitro fertilization. Process to
achieve pregnancy in which
an egg is removed from a
woman’s ovary, fertilized in a
glass dish, and implanted into
the uterus. (15)
J
job shadowing. Spending a short
period of time (usually one
day or part of a day) with a
professional to observe his or
her job. (5)
job sharing. Option in
which companies allow
two employees to share
one full-time job. (18)
K
Keogh plans. Plans designed to
help self-employed people
establish tax-deferred
retirement funds for themselves
and their employees. (24)
L
leadership. The ability to lead and
influence others. (1)
lease. A written, legally binding
rental agreement. (22)
legal guardian. A person who has
been appointed by the courts
to take care of a child. (14)
legal separation. Court order
that allows a couple to live in
separate households, but does
not end their marriage. (20)
letter of application. A letter
accompanying your résumé
that is meant to introduce
yourself and elaborate on areas
of your résumé that highlight
your qualifications. (5)