Number Power 5 - Locating Information - Section I Vocabulary

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  1. about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    ...there was a decrease of about 300 people.
  2. according
    in agreement with
    According to Graph A...
  3. accurately
    strictly correctly
    To measure a bar accurately, you may want to lay the edge of a sheet of paper across the
    top of the bar to align with its value at the left (or at the bottom) of the graph.
  4. across
    to the opposite side
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  5. active
    characterized by energetic movement
  6. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
  7. aerospace
    the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
  8. affiliated
    being joined in close association
    This graph represents the U.S. in some AFL-CIO affiliated unions.
  9. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  10. aide
    someone who acts as an assistant
  11. align
    arrange so as to be parallel or straight
    To measure a bar accurately, you may want to lay the edge of a sheet of paper across the
    top of the bar to align with its value at the left (or at the bottom) of the graph.
  12. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
    This alliance enabled
    the common worker to have a say in how industries were run.
  13. Allied
    of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
  14. along
    in line with a length or direction
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  15. amount
    how much there is of something that you can quantify
    Parts of symbols are often used to
    represent a fractional amount of a quantity shown in the key.
  16. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
  17. annual
    occurring every year
    This chart shows the average annual cost for internet access with the three major service providers.
  18. approximately
    imprecise but fairly close to correct
  19. assembly line
    series of machines and workers that build step-by-step
  20. assistant
    a person who contributes to the furtherance of an effort
  21. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
    ...you could assume that the greatest percentage of...
  22. asterisk
    a star-shaped character used in printing
    In this graph, the asterisk (*) means that the information...
  23. average
    an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
    This chart shows the average annual pay for all workers in different categories.
  24. axis
    a straight line through a body or figure
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  25. bar graph
    a chart with bars whose lengths are proportional to quantities
  26. below
    in or to a place that is lower
    Answer each question below.
  27. best
    having the most positive qualities
    Answer each question by filling in the blank, answering true or false, or by choosing the best...
  28. between
    in the interval
  29. birth
    the time when something begins (especially life)
  30. borrowing
    obtaining funds from a lender
  31. bottom
    the lower side of anything
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  32. broker
    a businessman who buys or sells for another
  33. budget
    a summary of intended expenditures
  34. buyer
    a person who buys
  35. calculate
    make a mathematical computation
    Calculate the total by multiplying the number of...
  36. carefully
    taking care or paying attention
    "Scanning the Graph" questions require you to look carefully at the graph and to fill in missing words to complete a sentence.
  37. carpenter
    a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
  38. carry on
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition
  39. category
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations
    The categories of books are shown in the following chart.
  40. Census Bureau
    the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States
  41. chart
    a visual display of data or information
  42. choose
    pick out from a number of alternatives
    Answer each question by filling in the blank, answering true or false, or by choosing the best...
  43. civilian
    a nonmilitary citizen
  44. closer
    (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
    These bars are closer to the same height than any other two bars.
  45. combined
    made or joined or united into one
    Approximately what is the average annual pay for all workers in the seven states combined?
  46. communication
    the activity of conveying information
  47. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
    Since it is drawn, rather than written, a graph makes it possible to get a quick impression of a
    great deal of data and to easily make comparisons and draw conclusions.
  48. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
    Others may not be so fortunate and must rely on
    unemployment compensation and public assistance for a while.
  49. complete
    having all necessary qualities
    "Scanning the Graph" questions require you to look carefully at the graph and to fill in missing words to complete a sentence.
  50. comprehension
    an ability to understand the meaning of something
    Comprehension questions require you to do computations, make inferences, draw conclusions, or make predictions.
  51. computation
    the procedure of calculating
    Comprehension questions require you to do computations, make inferences, draw conclusions, or make predictions based on the graph's information.
  52. compute
    make a mathematical calculation
    Pictographs are read by counting the symbols on a line of a graph and computing their value.
  53. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    Since it is drawn, rather than written, a graph makes it possible to get a quick impression of a
    great deal of data and to easily make comparisons and draw conclusions.
  54. consistent
    the same throughout in structure or composition
    Unemployment rates follow a consistent pattern of...
  55. construction
    the act of building something
  56. continually
    seemingly without interruption
    One way to guard against becoming unemployed is to develop skills and continually seek training and education.
  57. contribution
    a voluntary gift made to some worthwhile cause
  58. corporation
    a business firm recognized by law as a single body
  59. correct
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    Correct answers are listed at the back of the book.
  60. count
    determine the number or amount of
    Pictographs are read by counting the symbols on a line of a graph and computing their value.
  61. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
    Since it is drawn, rather than written, a graph makes it possible to get a quick impression of a
    great deal of data and to easily make comparisons and draw conclusions.
  62. decide
    reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something
    Decide whether each statement is true or false and circle your answ...
  63. decline
    grow worse
    In comparison to year one, the number of people in the total labor force is expected to decline over the next few years.
  64. decrease
    a change downward
    From year one to year two, there was a decrease of about 300 cars produced in the US.
  65. department
    a specialized division of a large organization
  66. describe
    give a statement representing something
    Which statement best describes the following graph?
  67. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
    "Reading the Graph" questions require you to
    determine specific information from the graph.
  68. diagram
    a drawing intended to explain how something works
    Which diagram best represents the relationship shown in the graph?
  69. difference
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
    What is the difference in the number of ...
  70. display
    something intended to communicate a particular impression
    A graph is a pictorial display of information.
  71. distance
    the property created by the space between two objects
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  72. divide
    a serious disagreement between two groups of people
    Circle graphs show values in each part of a divided circle.
  73. divorce
    the legal dissolution of a marriage
  74. drawn
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
    Since it is drawn, rather than written, a graph makes it possible to get a quick impression of a great deal of data and to easily make comparisons and draw conclusions.
  75. each year
    without missing a year
  76. earnings
    something that remunerates
    This graph shows the hourly earnings of jobs in serviceindustries.
  77. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
    To measure a bar accurately, you may want to lay the edge of a sheet of paper across the
    top of the bar to align with its value at the left (or at the bottom) of the graph.
  78. education
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
    Graphs are often used in government, business, and education and may
    appear in reports, newspapers, and magazines.
  79. electrical
    relating to or concerned with electricity
  80. employed
    having your services engaged for
  81. enable
    provide the means to perform some task
    This alliance enabled the common worker to have a say in how industries were run.
  82. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
  83. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  84. excise
    remove by cutting
  85. excise tax
    a fee measured by the amount of business done
  86. expected
    considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
    In comparison to yesterday, which was cold, today is expected to warm.
  87. federation
    an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
  88. finances
    assets in the form of money
  89. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    The unemployment rates of the labor force are given from the year to the year .
  90. fortunate
    having unexpected good luck
    Others may not be so fortunate and must rely on
    unemployment compensation and public assistance for a while.
  91. four times
    by a factor of four
    = 4x
  92. fraction
    a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
    To find a value for a part of a symbol, find that
    fraction of the whole.
  93. fractional
    constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
    Parts of symbols are often used to
    represent a fractional amount of a quantity shown in the key.
  94. generally
    usually; as a rule
    Pictographs generally use a key to show the value of the pictures that are used as symbols.
  95. given
    acknowledged as a supposition
  96. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    Graphs are often used in government, business, and education and may
    appear in reports, newspapers, and magazines.
  97. greatest
    highest in quality
  98. growing
    relating to or suitable for growth
    This graph shows the fastest growing occupations to the year.
  99. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    = 1/2 or 50%
  100. hardship
    something difficult to endure
    When workers are unemployed, their families undergo many hardships.
  101. health
    the general condition of body and mind
  102. height
    distance from the base of something to its top
    Compare the heights of the bars.
  103. higher
    advanced in complexity or elaboration
    You can see that the first bar goes higher than the third one.
  104. horizontal
    parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the horizontal axis that runs across the bottom of the graph.
  105. hourly
    every hour; by the hour
    Graph I shows the hourly earnings of jobs
    in particular industries during 1998.
  106. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    To avoid mistakes, since interpretation is very important, when answering questions, be sure to read a question carefully before choosing your response.
  107. in demand
    greatly desired
    One way to guard against becoming unemployed is to develop skills that will be in demand in the future...
  108. in particular
    specifically or especially distinguished from others
  109. inception
    an event that is a beginning
    Since their inception, unions have grown to incorporate many fields of labor.
  110. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
  111. income tax
    a charge by the government on someone's annual earnings
  112. incorporate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    Since their inception, unions have grown to incorporate many fields of labor.
  113. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    The graph shows a line representing profits in millions of dollars increasing
    steadily from...
  114. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
    The information shown in Graph A would indicate that more people are projected to be employed...
  115. industrial
    of or relating to commercial enterprise
  116. inference
    a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
    Comprehension Questions Comprehension questions require you to do computations, make inferences, draw conclusions, or make predictions based on the graph's information.
  117. insurance
    protection against future loss
  118. International
    any of several international socialist organizations
  119. interpret
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
    This allows you to measure your skills in reading and interpreting graphs.
  120. interpretation
    the act of expressing something in an artistic performance
    To avoid mistakes, since interpretation is very important, when answering questions, be sure to read a question carefully before choosing your response.
  121. key
    metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated
    A pictograph usually has a key to show the value of each symbol.
  122. label
    a brief description given for purposes of identification
    Labels Are Important.
  123. labor force
    the source of trained people from which workers can be hired
  124. labor union
    an employee organization that bargains with an employer
  125. lay off
    dismiss from work, usually for economic reasons
    Some people may be able to find other work when they are fired or laid off.
  126. leading
    going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
  127. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
    Using the edge of a paper will help you measure locations on the graph accurately.
  128. lower
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  129. lowest
    lowest in rank or importance
    According to Graph II, the lowest unemployment rate occurred...
  130. machinist
    a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
  131. management
    the act of controlling something
  132. manufacture
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  133. marital status
    the condition of being married or unmarried
    The categories of marital status shown are married, separated, divorced...
  134. measure
    determine the dimensions of something or somebody
    The Graph Skills Inventory allows you to measure your skills in reading and interpreting graphs.
  135. mid
    used in combination to denote the middle
    We ran into trouble with the economy in the mid-1970's.
  136. Midwest
    the north central region of the United States
  137. million
    the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
  138. misleading
    designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
    Misleading words are given in answer choices...
  139. missing
    not able to be found
    "Scanning the Graph" questions require you to look carefully at the
    graph and to fill in missing words to complete a sentence.
  140. monthly
    of or occurring or payable every month
  141. more than
    (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    More than half of all students at MCTI like to watch television.
  142. multiply
    combine by adding the same number repeatedly
    Then multiply the number of symbols by the value of the symbol given in the key.
  143. nearest
    within the shortest distance
    (rounded off to nearest dollar)
  144. Northeast
    the northeastern region of the United States
  145. Northwest
    the northwestern region of the United States
    Washington is located in the Northwest portion of the United States.
  146. occupation
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
  147. occur
    come to pass
    The highest unemployment rate shown occurred in...
  148. often
    many times at short intervals
    Graphs are often used in government, business, and education and may
    appear in reports, newspapers, and magazines.
  149. one-fourth
    one of four equal parts
    = 1/4 or 25%
  150. one-half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    = 1/2 or 50%
  151. operator
    an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
  152. overall
    involving only main features
    Membership is declining overall.
  153. partial
    being or affecting only a segment
    Look at the partial symbol carefully.
  154. passenger
    a traveler riding in a vehicle but not operating it
  155. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
    Unemployment rates follow a consistent pattern of increasing
    one year and then decreasing the next.
  156. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    The percent of people who own baskets is...
  157. percentage
    a proportion in relation to a whole
  158. period of time
    an amount of time
    A vertical pictograph is often used to compare information about one item over a period of time.
  159. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
  160. physically
    in accord with physical laws
  161. pictograph
    an image or drawing used to represent a word or phrase
  162. pictorial
    pertaining to or consisting of pictures
    A graph is a pictorial display of information.
  163. plumber
    a specialist who installs and repairs pipes
  164. population
    the people who inhabit a territory or state
    The percent of the American population who own automobiles is...
  165. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  166. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
    If the number of people employed increases by 50% more than the graph predicts...
  167. prediction
    a statement made about the future
    Comprehension questions require you to do computations, make inferences, draw conclusions, or make predictions based on the graph's information.
  168. principal
    main or most important
  169. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    Even if you have a passing score, circle
    the number of any problem that you miss and turn to the practice pages indicated for
    further instruction.
  170. profit
    the advantageous quality of being beneficial
  171. programmer
    a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
  172. projected
    predicted in advance; probable
  173. prosperity
    the condition of having good fortune
    The profits for YouTube reflect U.S. prosperity.
  174. range
    a variety of different things or activities
    Profits have ranged from...
  175. rate
    a quantity considered as a proportion of another quantity
  176. real estate
    property consisting of houses and land
  177. rely
    have confidence or faith in
    Others may not be so fortunate and must rely on unemployment compensation and public assistance for a while.
  178. report
    to give an account or representation of in words
    Graphs are often used in government, business, and education and may appear in reports, newspapers, and magazines.
  179. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
  180. require
    have need of
    "Scanning the Graph" questions require you to look carefully at the graph and to fill in missing words to complete a sentence.
  181. respond
    show a reaction to something
    You should respond either true or false to the given statements.
  182. response
    the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
  183. risen
    (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
    Profits have risen each year.
  184. round off
    make round
    ...rounded off to nearest dollar...
  185. rounded
    curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
    (rounded off to nearest dollar)
  186. schedule
    a list of times at which things are planned to occur
  187. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
    A passing score is 18 correct answers.
  188. section
    one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
    A part of a circle graph is called a segment or a section.
  189. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
  190. segment
    one of several parts that fit with others to make a whole
    A part of a circle graph is called a segment or a section.
  191. sentence
    a string of words satisfying grammatical rules of a language
    "Scanning the Graph" questions require you to look carefully at the graph and to fill in missing words to complete a sentence.
  192. separated
    being or feeling set or kept apart from others
    The categories are separated by...
  193. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
    To answer questions about a pictograph, follow the sequence below.
  194. service
    an act of help or assistance
  195. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
  196. social insurance
    government provision for unemployed, injured, or aged people
  197. Social Security
    social welfare program in the U.S.
  198. social service
    an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society
  199. source
    the place where something begins
    Source: MCTI Catalog
  200. Southwest
    the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
  201. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
    "Reading the Graph" questions require you to
    determine specific information from the graph.
  202. statistic
    a datum that can be represented numerically
  203. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
  204. steadily
    at a continuous rate or pace
  205. subtract
    deduct; calculate the difference between two numbers
    Subtract to find the difference between...
  206. supervision
    act or process of overseeing a person, group, or activity
    Workers skilled in a trade or a craft make lower wages than workers skilled in management or supervision.
  207. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to display information.
  208. systems analyst
    a person skilled at systems analysis
  209. therapist
    a person skilled in a particular type of care
  210. thousand
    the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
  211. three-quarters
    three of four equal parts
  212. times
    a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
  213. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
    To complete these statements, pay attention to the
    title of the graph..
  214. topic
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
    The segments of a circle add up to a whole or to 100% of the topic.
  215. total
    the whole amount
    What was the approximate total number of people who own both cats and dogs?
  216. trade
    the commercial exchange of goods and services
  217. transport
    move something or somebody around
  218. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
  219. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
    A line graph is most useful in showing trends and developments.
  220. triple
    having three units or components or elements
    = 3x
  221. twice
    two times
    = 2x
  222. two times
    by a factor of two
    = 2x
  223. type
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
    In this workbook, you will study four main types of graphs.
  224. undergo
    pass through
    When workers are unemployed, their families undergo many hardships.
  225. unemployed
    not engaged in a paying work
    When workers are unemployed, their families undergo many hardships.
  226. unemployment
    the state of not having a job
    This graph shows the change in the
    unemployment rate over several years.
  227. unemployment compensation
    payment by a United States agency to unemployed people
    Others may not be so fortunate and must rely on
    unemployment compensation and public assistance for a while.
  228. unemployment rate
    the percentage of the work force that is unemployed at any given date
    Graph II shows the change in the
    unemployment rate over several years.
  229. union
    the state of being joined or united or linked
  230. usually
    under normal conditions
    A pictograph usually has a key to show the value of each symbol.
  231. utility
    the quality of being of practical use
  232. value
    the quality that renders something desirable
    A pictograph usually has a key to show the value of each symbol.
  233. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
    The bars are placed at equal distances
    along the vertical axis on the left side of
    the graph.
  234. veteran
    a person who has served in the armed forces
  235. wages
    a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    A person in this job can expect to earn average hourly wages of approximately $____ per hour.
  236. West
    the countries of Europe and North America and South America
  237. whole number
    any of the natural numbers or zero
    Multiply the whole numbers.
  238. wholesale
    the selling of goods to merchants
  239. widow
    a woman whose husband is dead, especially if not remarried
  240. work force
    the force of workers available
Created on 五月 20, 2010 (updated 五月 21, 2010)

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