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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| defalcate | deduct |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |