GRE Word List

ZEAL

eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor

The meaning of the word zeal is eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor.

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WordMeaning
gustoan individual or special taste
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
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hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable