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
negateto deny the existence or truth of
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
hauntto visit often : frequent
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
stringenttight
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
slewa large number