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
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
shama trick that deludes : hoax
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention