GRE Word List

SHARD

a piece or fragment of a brittle substance

The meaning of the word shard is a piece or fragment of a brittle substance.

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WordMeaning
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
pantomimepantomimist
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion