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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slywise in practical affairs
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
demisedeath
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale