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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
smotherto kill by depriving of air
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
consignto give over to another's care
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode