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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 relates to a passionate interest or eagerness towards a cause or activity.
- Zest is more about enthusiasm or enjoyment, often towards life's experiences or flavors.
- Remember that zeal is commonly used in context with fervor for beliefs or tasks, while zest can be literally about the flavor of citrus fruits or metaphorically about joie de vivre.
- If someone is working with zeal, they are likely committed to their task; if someone has zest, they bring energy and excitement to the situation.
- Think of zealous followers and zestful participants in a fun activity.
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