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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relishcharacteristic flavor
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
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perforateto make a hole through
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saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
abnegationdenial