definition of
zeal

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 zeal n. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation". wn

[3] #3 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". wn