Retreat is a different concept from Advance. Advance is related to Achievement. Achievement is a synonym of Accomplishment. Accomplishment is related to Success. 
Render is a synonym of Earn. Earn is a synonym of Merit. Merit is related to Award. 
Retreat <--DistinctFrom--> Advance <--RelatedTo--> Achievement <--Synonym--> Accomplishment <--RelatedTo--> Success 
Render <--Synonym--> Earn <--Synonym--> Merit <--RelatedTo--> Award 