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 |
|---|---|
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| imponderable | not ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| wanton | merciless |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |