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
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
perditioneternal damnation
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief