Chapter 7 Vocabulary

Terms	Definitions
graph	something written; a diagram or chart; a network of lines connecting points
graphic	described in realistic detail; vivid; pertaining to any of the graphic arts such as painting, drawing, and engraving
phonograph	a machine for reproducing sound from records in the form of cylinders or spiral-grooved rotating disks
cinematography	the art or technique of motion-picture photography
polygraph	a lie detector
geography	the science dealing with differences between areas of the earth's surface, such as climate, population, elevation, vegetation, or land use
telegraph	a system for sending distant messages or signals between two electronic devices connected by wire
scribble	to write hastily or carelessly; to cover with meaningless marks
transcribe	to make a written or typed copy of spoken material; to translate into another language
transcript	a written, typewritten, or printed copy of something
ascribe	to assign or attribute to a particular cause or source
subscription	a sum of money pledged as a contribution; the right to receive a magazine or other service for a sum; the act of appending one's signature to a document
prescription	a written direction from a doctor for the preparation and use of a medicine
circumscribe	to draw a circle around; to enclose within bounds or confine
script	handwriting; written text of a play, movie, or television program
postscript	an addition to a concluded and signed letter; a supplement appended to a book
description	a representation of something in words or pictures; a sort or variety of thing