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
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
defalcatededuct
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
exploitdeed
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme