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
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
severto put or keep apart : divide
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout