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
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)