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
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
limpto walk lamely
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert