| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| demerit | (noun) the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection | Synonyms: fault |
| (noun) a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces | - | |
| merit | (noun) any admirable quality or attribute | Synonyms: virtue |
| (noun) the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) | Synonyms: deservingness, meritoriousness | |
| preterit | (noun) a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense | Synonyms: preterite |