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
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
minutiaea minute or minor detail
congruentcongruous
lacerationthe act of lacerating
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
pluckto pull or pick off or out
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
sequesterto set apart : segregate