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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pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
auroraldawn
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment