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
natationthe action or art of swimming
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd