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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assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
oligarchygovernment by the few
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug