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zeal
noun(zeal)
prompt willingness
Synonyms: eagerness, forwardness, readiness,
Examples:
They disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority.
zeal
noun(zeal)
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Synonyms: ardor, ardour, elan,
Examples:
He felt a kind of religious zeal.
zeal
noun(zeal)
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
Examples:
He had an absolute zeal for litigation.

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