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
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
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ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
replenishto fill or build up again
denominationan act of denominating
disconcertto throw into confusion
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
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seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority