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zeal n. [
ardor, ardour, elan] a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal"
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zeal n. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation"
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zeal n. [
readiness, eagerness, forwardness] prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
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