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jealous (JEL uhs) (adjective)
Intolerant of competition; suspicious of unfaithfulness: Shelby's cat was very jealous of the neighbor’s cat which she was taking care of while her neighbor was on vacation.
zealous (ZEL uhs) (adjective)
Characterized by the passionate or eager pursuit of something: Ralph was zealous in his aspiration for becoming a fine watercolor artist.

In Abigail's zealous pursuit of success as a model, she was not aware that her younger sister was very jealous.

zealous (adjective), more zealous, most zealous
1. Referring to an individual filled with or motivated by eagerness and ferventness: Andrew's zealous children made a great deal of effort to clean up the house for Timmy's birthday party.
2. Relating to a person who is diligent and completely devoted to an activity; also that which is inspired by an avid endeavor: If people were more zealous and less jealous, this world would be a much better place in which to live.
3. Etymology: from Greek zelos, "ardor, eager rivalry"; from Latin zelus, "zeal, jealousy."
A reference to being ardently devoted to a cause.
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