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
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
onusburden
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)