demerit

"The antique chair began to depreciate in value over time. "

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

"Attendance at the meeting is required."

"From the mountaintop, the prospects were breathtaking, with rolling hills stretching out as far as the eye could see. "

"The inadequate showed up late to every class, making it hard to keep up with the course material. "

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

"The travel agency offered an educational trip to the Caribbean for its consultants. "

"Her tardiness to school every morning was a problem for her teacher. "

"The cook attending the bonfire with kindling quickly warmed the chilly evening air. "

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

"The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"