zeal

noun

1. 1

   prompt willingness

   readiness to continue discussions

   they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel

2. 2

   excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end

   he had an absolute zeal for litigation

3. 3

   a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

   they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor

   he felt a kind of religious zeal