The zeal
Example: The zeal drives intense effort
Definition
"The zeal" refers to a strong feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness towards a cause, goal, or activity. It often motivates persistent and energetic effort, as in the example phrase, 'The zeal drives intense effort,' indicating passionate commitment.
Etymology
The word "zeal" comes from the Greek word 'zelos,' meaning fervor or jealousy. It passed into Latin as 'zelus' and then Old French as 'zel.' Did you know? The word originally connoted both positive enthusiasm and negative envy, but today it primarily signifies passionate dedication.
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"The zeal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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