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
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
conceitfavorable opinion
poreto gaze intently
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil