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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming