Chapter 15: Family Decisions (Section 15.1)

Question 1

engaged

Answer 1

Formally pledged to each other.

Question 2

wedding party

Answer 2

The people who are active participants in the wedding ceremony.

Question 3

formal wedding

Answer 3

A wedding that may be held in the afternoon or in the evening, usually at a church or hotel, and participants as well as guests wear formal attire.

Question 4

semiformal wedding

Answer 4

A wedding that is usually held during the afternoon or early evening, typically at a church, with less formal wear required of guests.

Question 5

informal wedding

Answer 5

A wedding that is usually held during the afternoon and may take place almost anywhere, such as outside or in a home, and no special attire is required for the wedding party or guests.

Question 6

civil ceremony

Answer 6

A wedding performed by a public official, such as a judge or justice of the peace, rather than a member of the clergy.

Question 7

family budget

Answer 7

A plan that allocates spending, saving, borrowing, and investing of the family’s pooled resources to meet future goals.

Question 8

itinerary

Answer 8

A detailed schedule of events, times, and places.

Question 9

reservation

Answer 9

An advance commitment to receive a service at a specified later date.

Question 10

travel agency

Answer 10

A business that arranges transportation, accommodations, and itineraries for customers.

Question 11

overbook

Answer 11

When an airline sells more reservations than they can fulfill.