GRE Word List

DRAB

slattern

The meaning of the word drab is slattern.

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outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
prepossessingcreating prejudice
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)