merit
/ˈmɛrɪt/
mer · it
ˈmɛr · ɪt
English Definition
n. a good quality or feature that deserves praise
Significado en Español
mérito, valor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ưu điểm, giá trị
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “merit”:
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A
worth
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B
flaw
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C
fault
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D
defect
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A — worth.
“merit” means n. a good quality or feature that deserves praise
Common questions about “merit”
What does “merit” mean?
merit — n. a good quality or feature that deserves praise. In Chinese: 优点，价值.
How do you pronounce “merit”?
merit is pronounced /ˈmɛrɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mer · it.
Is “merit” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. merit appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
