Main entry: zeal, readiness, forwardness, eagerness
Definition: prompt willingness
Usage: 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
Main entry: zeal
Definition: excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
Usage: he had an absolute zeal for litigation
Main entry: elan, zeal, ardor, ardour
Definition: a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Usage: they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor; he felt a kind of religious zeal