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
garnerto gather into storage
promptto move to action : incite
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
trekto make one's way arduously
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work