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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| gnome | maxim |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| actuary | clerk |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |