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 |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |