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Squalor

Definition:

Squalor refers to a state of extreme dirtiness and filth, often associated with poverty and neglect.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) Filthy and extremely unhygienic condition.

b) A state of extreme poverty and degradation.

2. Verb:

a) To cause or allow a place to become extremely dirty and unclean.

Examples:

1. Noun:

a) The abandoned house was in a state of squalor, with trash scattered everywhere and a strong stench permeating the air.

b) The novel depicted a captivating story about a family's struggle to escape the squalor of the slums.

2. Verb:

a) The negligent landlord allowed the once beautiful apartment to squalor into a wretched condition.

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