adjective · Hard SAT word

    Abject

    wretched; of the most contemptible kind

    Abject in a sentence

    The refugee's abject poverty was a stark reminder of human suffering.

    Synonyms for abject

    • wretched
    • miserable
    • pathetic

    Antonyms for abject

    • noble
    • proud
    • dignified

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    Vocabulary like abject appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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