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abject

/ˈæbdʒɛkt/

ab · ject ˈæbdʒ · ɛkt

English Definition

adj. wretched; miserable; degraded

中文释义

悲惨的，凄凉的；卑鄙的

Significado en Español

miserable, vil

한국어 뜻

비참한, 비열한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

khốn khổ, đê tiện

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

ab- (away) + ject (throw) → abject, miserable.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “abject” in the following sentence: The family lived in abject poverty, struggling to meet their basic needs.

A miserable
B wealthy
C indifferent
D hopeful

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A — miserable. “abject” means adj. wretched; miserable; degraded

Common questions about “abject”

What does “abject” mean?

abject — adj. wretched; miserable; degraded. In Chinese: 悲惨的，凄凉的；卑鄙的.

How do you pronounce “abject”?

abject is pronounced /ˈæbdʒɛkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · ject.

Is “abject” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. abject appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “abject”?

ab- (away) + ject (throw) → abject, miserable.

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abject

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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