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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
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| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |