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 |
|---|---|
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |