Mere is related to Slight. Slight is the opposite of Honor. Honor is related to Distinguish. 
Passing is related to Deal. Deal is related to Rating. Rating is related to Rate. Rate is related to Loan. 
Mere <--RelatedTo--> Slight <--Antonym--> Honor <--RelatedTo--> Distinguish 
Passing <--RelatedTo--> Deal <--RelatedTo--> Rating <--RelatedTo--> Rate <--RelatedTo--> Loan 