Glossary
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U
ultrasound examination. Process
using sound waves to provide
an outline or picture of the
fetus inside the mother. (15)
underweight. Condition in which
body weight is less than a
healthful weight. (6)
United States savings bond. A
type of bond issued by the
U.S. Treasury in which interest
is earned over time. (24)
universal life insurance. A type
of life insurance in which
protection and savings are
clearly separated and the
amounts of both parts can be
changed. (23)
V
values. The concepts, beliefs,
attitudes, activities, and
feelings that are most
important to a person. (4)
variable life insurance. A type of
life insurance in which part
of the premium goes toward
protection and the rest goes
into savings that are invested
in equity products such as
stocks. (23)
verbal communication. Form
of communication that uses
words to send and receive
messages. (9)
violence. Any harmful physical
contact that results in pain,
injury, or death. (10)
visitation rights. Following a
divorce, the legal rights of the
noncustodial parent to see a
child during specified times.
(20)
volunteerism. Giving or offering
services of your own free
will. (1)
W
wants. Items that are nice for
people to have, but not strictly
necessary. (22)
wellness. A state of physical,
mental, social, and emotional
health. (6)
whole life insurance. A type of
life insurance in which the
premium is based on the
person’s age when the policy
is purchased and remains the
same throughout his or her life.
This type of policy builds a cash
value. (23)
will. A legal declaration of a
person’s wishes concerning the
way his or her property will be
distributed after death. (21)
work-based learning. Program
that involves both classroom
education and on-site job
training in order to prepare
students for a particular
career. (5)