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
cringeto recoil in distaste
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration