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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |