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merit

/ˈmɛrɪt/
mer · it ˈmɛr · ɪt
English Definition
n. a good quality or feature that deserves praise
中文释义
优点,价值
Significado en Español
mérito, valor
한국어 뜻
장점, 가치
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ưu điểm, giá trị
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Example Sentence

The proposal has considerable merit.

这项提案有相当大的价值。

Synonyms
worth value virtue
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “merit”:

  1. A worth
  2. B flaw
  3. C fault
  4. D defect
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A — worth. “merit” means n. a good quality or feature that deserves praise

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her bold plan had real ______ and was chosen over all of the others.

  1. A flaw
  2. B fault
  3. C weakness
  4. D merit
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D — merit. “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.

How do you use “merit” in a sentence?

The proposal has considerable merit. (这项提案有相当大的价值。)

What are synonyms for “merit”?

worth, value, virtue — all close in meaning to merit (n. a good quality or feature that deserves praise).

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.

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