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
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
flagrantconspicuously offensive
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
conteststrive
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
sanctiona formal decree
distendextend
imminentready to take place : happening soon