GRE Word List

EMPIRICAL

originating in or based on observation or experience

The meaning of the word empirical is originating in or based on observation or experience.

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equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
genuflectto bend the knee
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band