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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |