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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| limp | to walk lamely |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |