Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word Target word: ABJECT Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

Given data

• Word: abject
• Task: Pick the closest synonym in standard exam usage.

Meaning & usage
Abject = extremely bad, degrading, or miserable (e.g., abject poverty; abject misery); also servilely submissive (abject apology).

Option analysis
Wretched — conveys extreme misery/degradation; best match.Haughty — proud/arrogant (near antonym in tone).Average — neutral; not extreme.Tenuous — weak/slight; not the same as degraded/miserable.

Common pitfalls
Confusing abject with merely “low” or “slight.” It denotes extreme degradation/misery or servility.

Final Answer
Wretched