Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The zealous volunteers reached the relief camp before sunrise every day during the floods.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Enthusiastic
In the given sentence, zealous means full of great energy and eagerness for a cause or a task. Its synonym is enthusiastic. Example: The zealous students cleaned the whole park on Sunday morning.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Weary | very tired (a zealous person is full of energy, so weary is nearly the opposite) | The weary farmer sat down under the tree after work. |
| (2) Disciplined | following rules and a fixed routine with self-control | Karan is a disciplined student who studies at the same time every day. |
| (3) Enthusiastic (answer) | very eager and interested (same as zealous) | The enthusiastic crowd cheered for every run. |
| (4) Generous | happy to give money, time or help to others | Our generous neighbour paid for the poor boy’s books. |
| Synonyms of zealous: enthusiastic, eager, keen, passionate Antonyms of zealous: indifferent, half-hearted, unenthusiastic, apathetic |