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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| append | attach |
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| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |