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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rationalhaving reason or understanding
passepast one's prime
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
snipa small piece that is snipped off