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
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable