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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

empirical

IPA: /ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/

KK: /ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Based on practical experience or observation rather than theory or pure logic.

Example: The scientist presented empirical evidence to support her theory.

empirically

IPA: /ɪmˈpɪrɪkli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɪrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Example: The scientists tested their hypothesis empirically by conducting experiments in the lab.

empiricism

IPA: /ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of understanding knowledge that relies on observation and experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Example: Empiricism is important in scientific research because it emphasizes the need for evidence from experiments.

empiricist

IPA: /ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/

KK: /ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes that knowledge comes from experience and observation rather than theory or pure logic.

Example: As an empiricist, she relied on experiments and real-world evidence to support her theories.

emplace

IPA: /ɪmˈpleɪs/

KK: /ɪmˈpleɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To put something in a specific place or position, especially in a careful or planned way.

Example: The engineers will emplace the new equipment in the designated area.

emplacement

IPA: /ɪmˈpleɪsmənt/

KK: /ɪmˈpleɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: A specific place or position where something is placed or set up, often used in a military context for weapons or equipment.

Example: The soldiers took cover in the emplacement to protect themselves from enemy fire.

employability

IPA: /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to find and keep a job.

Example: Improving your skills can enhance your employability in the job market.

employable

IPA: /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

KK: /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be hired for a job or work.

Example: After completing her degree, she became more employable in her field.

noun

Definition: A person who is qualified and able to be hired for a job.

Example: After completing her degree, she became more employable in her field.

empoisonment

IPA: /ɛmˈpɔɪzənmənt/

KK: /ɛmˈpɔɪzənmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of causing harm or illness by introducing a toxic substance into the body.

Example: The empoisonment of the water supply led to a public health crisis.

empower

IPA: /ɪmˈpaʊər/

KK: /ɪmˈpaʊər/

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone the power or authority to do something, or to make someone stronger and more confident.

Example: The program aims to empower women by providing them with education and resources.

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