Which sentence uses fortified correctly?

Xi was fortified by the overwhelming number of emails in his inbox.

Xi fortified his car with chrome wheels, a leather steering wheel, and fur seat covers.

Although he was fortified in advance, Xi chose to ignore the warnings.

Fortified by a good night's rest and a full stomach, Xi was ready for his long journey

QUESTION NUMBER 2

Look at the thesaurus entry for the word degradation.

degradation \ ˌde-grə-ˈdā-shən \ deterioration, decline

Based on this entry, what is the best definition of degrade in this sentence?

Be careful; exposure to sunlight will degrade the film beyond repair.

scale down, decrease in size

lower in dignity or character

reduce in rank or status

break down or decompose