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
residualremainder
finitehaving definite or definable limits
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
effeteno longer fertile