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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
spruceto make spruce
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory