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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| ambivalence | simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| kismet | fate |