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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benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers