1. To reduce or lower, as in rank, esteem, or reputation ; to degrade
SAT Word of the Day
Abasement / Abase
-Define
-Determine the part of speech
-Create an original sentence using “abasement” or “abase”
When Judy failed her test, she felt abasement when her class laughed at her.
A compromise should not require you to abase yourself or your principles.
To reduce or lower, as in rank, esteem, or reputation ; to degrade
Rob’s rank was abased due to his lack of work ethic.

2. SAT Word of the Day Review
Without using your phones or notes, define:
Benevolent
Tumult
Obdurate
Tawdry
Abasement
Very nice ; generous
Confusion or disorder
Stubborn
Poor quality ; cheap looking
To reduce or lower ; to degrade