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
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
invalidateto make invalid
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
alleviaterelieve