SLUM is a term used to describe an area of a city characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and substandard housing. GHETTO (6 letters) is a term used to describe a poor urban area, usually inhabited by a minority group. HOVEL (5 letters) is a term used to describe a small, poorly constructed dwelling. EYESORE (7 letters) is a term used to describe something that is visually unpleasant or offensive. All of these terms are often used to describe slums.