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Zeal vs. Zest
Zeal
/ziːl/Examples:
Her zeal for improving education never wavered.A zeal for adventure took him to unexplored regions.They tackled the project with unmatched zeal and energy.
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Zest
/zest/Examples:
Her zest for life inspired everyone she met.The soup lacked the zest to be called a gourmet dish.He added lemon zest to enhance the cake’s flavor.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Zeal often implies a fervor that is intense and earnest, usually about something religious, political, or cause-related.
- Zest implies enjoyment, enthusiasm, and interest for living or for an activity, often related to food or flavors.
- You might be zealous if you are passionate about a cause, whereas you have zest if you find pleasure in experiences.
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