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
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
mysticmystical
urchinhedgehog
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow