empanel vs select

empanel is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
empanel	No	No	Yes	No
select	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, select is a hypernym of empanel; that is, select is a word with a broader meaning than empanel:

Other hypernyms of empanel include choose, pick out, take.

empanel (adjective)	select (adjective)
	selected or chosen for special qualifications
	of superior grade

empanel (verb)	select (verb)
select from a list	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
enter into a list of prospective jurors