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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celerityrapidity of motion or action
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together