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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spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
lucremonetary gain : profit
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
gauchelacking social experience or grace
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration