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).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
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| pugilist | fighter |
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