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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
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| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
| parlance | speech |
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