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
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
obsessivetending to cause obsession
paradigmexample
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
appeasepacify
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive