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
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
direexciting horror
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
depravitya corrupt act or practice
rarefiedbeing less dense
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart