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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ambivalence | simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |