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
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
consignto give over to another's care
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
irateroused to ire
tricksterone who tricks: such as
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
naivetea naive remark or action
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
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)