of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
low or inferior in station or quality
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to be unpretentious
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
