656 Glossary
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fringe benefi ts. Employee benefi ts provided by
an employer such as insurance, profi t-sharing
plans, and paid vacations. (4-4)
function. The way in which architecture, furniture,
equipment, and accessories will be used. (23-1)
functional family. A family that provides a
positive environment that encourages each
family member to grow and develop to his or
her fullest potential. (7-1)
G
gathering. Creating ripples and soft folds in a
fabric that is attached to a shorter length of
fabric. (21-3)
gender roles. Expected behaviors of males and
females, modeled by parents and other adults.
(10-3)
gifted and talented. A person who shows
outstanding ability in either a general sense or
in a specifi c ability. (10-2)
goal. An aim a person is consciously trying to
reach. (4-1)
grading. Trimming each layer of a seam allowance
to a different width. (21-3)
grain. The two basic directions that yarns run in a
woven fabric. (21-1)
grainline arrow. A pattern symbol indicating that
a pattern piece is to be placed on fabric parallel
to its lengthwise edge. (21-1)
gratuity. A sum of money left for a waiter in a
restaurant as a measure of gratitude for service
received, usually ten to twenty percent of the
total bill; also called a tip. (16-3)
grieve. To feel intense sorrow, usually after the
death of a loved one. (10-5)
gross income. The total amount of money an
employee earns before deductions. (4-4)
gross-motor skills. The abilities required to
control large muscles such as the trunk, arms,
and legs. (10-2, 11-1)
group dating. A type of dating in which a number
of people of both sexes go out together. (8-2)
growth spurts. Periods of rapid growth. (10-3)
guidance. Everything caregivers do and say
to promote socially acceptable behavior in
children. (11-2)
H
hangtag. A tag attached to a garment to provide
information, such as trademarks, guarantees,
style number, size, and price. (19-3)
harmony. A pleasing effect achieved when the
elements of design work together. (19-2)
hazardous waste. A by-product of society that
poses a danger to human health or the
environment when not properly managed. (5-2)
health maintenance organization (HMO). A group
of medical professionals and facilities that
provides health care services to members. (17-4)
heredity. The sum of all traits passed on through
genes from parents to children. (10-1)
homogenized. Subjected to a process by which
milk fat is broken up into tiny particles that
remain suspended throughout milk. (14-3)
hormone. A substance in the body that triggers
cellular activity, such as growth and the
development of adult characteristics. (10-4)
hospice. A way of caring for people who are living
with a serious illness that cannot be cured. (10-5)
hotline. A telephone number people can call for
information or other assistance with a specifi c
problem. (9-2)
hourly wage. A set amount of money paid to an
employee for each hour of work. (4-4)
housing. Any dwelling that provides shelter. (22-1)
hue. The name given to a color. (19-2)
human immunodefi ciency virus (HIV). The
virus that breaks down the immune system,
leaving the body vulnerable to disease, and
causes AIDS. (12-3)
human resource. A resource, such as knowledge,
energy, a skill, or a talent, that comes from
within a person. (4-1)
I
imitative-imaginative play. Form of play in which
children use their imaginations as they pretend
to be other people or objects; begins at about
two years of age. (11-1)