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 |
|---|---|
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| grate | grating |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |