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
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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 |
char | any of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots |
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 |