GRE Word List

SQUALOR

the quality or state of being squalid

The meaning of the word squalor is the quality or state of being squalid.

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WordMeaning
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
egressa place or means of going out : exit
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
savorthe taste or smell of something