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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| coin | corner |
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| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
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