Saturday, September 20, 2008

Word of the Week #4

Ryan Kunis
MCOM 100W
M/W 12:00pm
Word #4
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Word: Zealous

Source:
Blues People
By: LeRoi Jones

"...a gentleman officiates it (of course, white) who, I understand, is very zealous in the cause of the spiritual well-being."

Definition: (Adjective)
1. Full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

2. Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
3. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.

-Synonyms:
Enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm.



The zealous boy waited in line impateintly for his turn to tell Santa how good he had been this year.

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