GRE Word List

PARAMETER

an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)

The meaning of the word parameter is an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves).

Random words

WordMeaning
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
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taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
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moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
retributionrecompense
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix