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 |
|---|---|
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โโ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| spate | freshet |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
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| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |