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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| habitat | the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |