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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orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another