ABJECT

ABJECT        /abdʒɛkt/     :       

 1. Something which is present upto terrible or extreme degree. 
 2. A person without pride or dignity.
 3. Completely without success. 

Memory key :

If your boss objects every idea you propose. You feel abject disgust. So abject means something that is in maximum or terrible degree.

Example : 

The scheme was an abject failure.