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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WordMeaning
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
concatenatelinked together
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
dissentto withhold assent or approval
pursea small bag for money
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed