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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WordMeaning
emetican agent that induces vomiting
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
crossbreedhybridize
crescendoa gradual increase
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
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regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain