Desert and Merit

Desert noun - Land that is uninhabited or not fit for crops.

Merit is a synonym for desert in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Merit" instead a noun "Desert", when it comes to topics like worth, possession, compensation.

Nearby Words: deserted, desertion, deserter, deserting, desertification

Merit noun - A quality that gives something special worth.

Desert is a synonym for merit in worth topic. Sometimes you can use "Desert" instead a noun "Merit", if it concerns topics such as thing, advantage, possession, compensation.

Nearby Words: merited, meriting