Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Keen

Enthusiastic

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Keen is Enthusiastic.

• Keen means having or showing a strong interest or desire.
• Enthusiastic means showing or feeling strong excitement and interest.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of being interested or excited about something. However, the word keen has a more general meaning, as it can refer to any kind of interest or excitement, regardless of whether it is strong or not. The word enthusiastic has a more specific meaning, as it specifically refers to strong excitement or interest.

In the sentence "She was keen to learn about the new technology," the speaker is not just saying that she was interested in learning about the new technology, but that she was also excited about learning about it. Therefore, the word "enthusiastic" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "keen" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for keen. The word happy means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. The word wild means not controlled or restrained; untamed. The word imitate means to copy the actions or words of another person. These words do not convey the same sense of being interested or excited about something as the word enthusiastic.