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
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
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luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
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humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
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