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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| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |