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
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
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navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
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paradigmexample
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