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
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
daintysomething delicious to the taste