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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plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
constraintthe act of constraining
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
braggadocioempty boasting
retributionrecompense
lunarcrescent