Odd One Out — From Elope, Degrade, Abase, and Humilate (read as Humiliate), choose the word that does not share the meaning of lowering status or dignity.

Introduction / Context:
This vocabulary problem contrasts three near-synonyms about lowering or humiliating someone with a term denoting a different action entirely.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Degrade, Abase, Humiliate (spelled here as Humilate): to lower in rank, dignity, or respect.
• Elope: to run away secretly to get married.

Concept / Approach:
Group by semantic field: humiliation vs unrelated marital action.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Degrade: to bring down in dignity.Abase: to humble or belittle.Humiliate: to cause a loss of pride.Elope: unrelated to humiliation; refers to marriage behavior.

Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute in “to _____ someone publicly”; only the three humiliation verbs fit.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Degrade: matches the humiliation set.
• Abase: matches the humiliation set.
• Humilate: matches the humiliation set.

Common Pitfalls:
Being distracted by the misspelling “Humilate”; despite spelling, the intended word is Humiliate.

Final Answer:
Elope