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-ous
unknown · 78% connection
An adjective suffix meaning full of, abounding in, having, possessing the qualities of, like; as in gracious, abounding in grace; ardu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Abate
verb · 78% connection
To bring down or reduce from a higher to a lower state, number, or degree; to lessen; to diminish; to contract; to moderate; to cut sh…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Active
adjective · 78% connection
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an act…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Altercate
verb · 78% connection
To contend in words; to dispute with zeal, heat, or anger; to wrangle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Ardency
noun · 78% connection
Warmth of passion or affection; ardor; vehemence; eagerness; as, the ardency of love or zeal.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Ardent
adjective · 78% connection
Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Ardor
noun · 78% connection
Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Avail
verb · 78% connection
To be of use or advantage; to answer the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object; as, the pl…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Bilious
adjective · 78% connection
Disordered in respect to the bile; troubled with an excess of bile; as, a bilious patient; dependent on, or characterized by, an exces…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Bissextile
noun · 78% connection
Leap year; every fourth year, in which a day is added to the month of February on account of the excess of the tropical year (365 d. 5…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Blindfold
adjective · 78% connection
Having the eyes covered; blinded; having the mental eye darkened. Hence: Heedless; reckless; as, blindfold zeal; blindfold fury.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Burning
adjective · 78% connection
Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Cold
noun · 78% connection
Wanting in ardor, intensity, warmth, zeal, or passion; spiritless; unconcerned; reserved.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Competency
noun · 78% connection
Property or means sufficient for the necessaries and conveniences of life; sufficiency without excess.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Contention
noun · 78% connection
Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Coolness
noun · 78% connection
The state of being cool; a moderate degree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmn…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Crusade
noun · 78% connection
Any enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm; as, a crusade against intemperance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
Devotion
noun · 78% connection
The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: abounding, excess, sufficient, redundant, zeal.
