MERIT
/ˈmɛɹət/
7
Scrabble
8
WWF
M(3) E(1) R(1) I(1) T(1)
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Definition
/ˈmɛɹət/
noun
- A claim to commendation or a reward.
- A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.“For her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.”
- Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.“His reward for his merit was a check for $50.”
verb
- To deserve, to earn.“Her performance merited wild applause.”
- To be deserving or worthy.“They were punished as they merited.”
- To reward.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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