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elan

/eɪˈlɑːn/

Meanings
noun
Ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

Examples :

"The student's elan for learning was evident in her tireless study habits. "
attitude character emotion quality

Related Words

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tireless adjective

/ˈtaɪərləs/ /ˈtaɪərləs/

Indefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue

"Despite the long hours and demanding workload, the student remained tireless in their studies. "

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learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

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evident adjective

/ˈɛ.vɪ.dənt/

Obviously true by simple observation.

"It was evident she was angry, after she slammed the door."

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passion noun

[ˈpʰæʃən]

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

"We share a passion for books."

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habits noun

/ˈhæbɪts/

An action performed on a regular basis.

"It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner."

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zeal noun

/ziːl/ /zil/

The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

"She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal."

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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ardor noun

/ˈɑː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːɹdəɹ/

Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.

"The student's ardor for learning was evident in her persistent study habits. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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inspired verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹd/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The artist was inspired by the beauty of the natural world to create a stunning painting. "