Which word is a synonym for 'zeal'?

• A. Ardor
• B. Passion
• C. Fervor
• D. Zest

Answer: (C)

Zeal means intense, eager enthusiasm and a strong drive to act. Fervor matches that sense of powerful, impassioned energy, often with a wholehearted commitment behind actions or beliefs. It’s the closest in tone to zeal, especially when describing someone’s heated devotion or conviction. Ardor is similar but can sound more literary or old-fashioned; passion is broad and can refer to many strong feelings, not always the active, energetic push zeal implies; zest suggests lively enthusiasm but is often lighter and more playful. So fervor best captures the exact sense of zeal.