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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hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
buoyanthaving buoyancy
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
reeksmoke
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details