Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Merit

The correct option is Fault.

Explanation:

Let us understand the meaning of the given word and the provided options:

• Merit: The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward; a good feature or virtue.

• Fault: An attractive feature's opposite, a flaw, defect, or imperfection; a failure or weakness in character or quality.

Since 'Merit' refers to a positive quality or virtue, its opposite (antonym) is 'Fault', which refers to a defect or flaw.

Meanings of other options:

• Tumult: A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; confusion or disorder.

• Result: An outcome, consequence, or effect of something.

• Occult: Matters involving mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena.