Words Starting with Z

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Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

Zealot

A person who is fanatically committed to a cause or belief.

Zealotry

Excessive zeal, especially in religious or political pursuits.

Zealous

Having or showing zeal; passionate and fervent in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Zealously

In a manner characterized by fervent partisanship or enthusiastic diligence.

Zealous

Having or showing zeal; passionate or fervent.

Zelously

In a manner showing great energy or enthusiasm toward a cause or goal.

Zen

A Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the practice of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures.

Zengamina

A term often associated with traditional rituals or practices in specific cultural contexts.

Zenith

The point in the sky directly above an observer; the highest point or peak.

Zest

A keen enjoyment or enthusiasm for something.

Zeus

The chief god of the ancient Greek pantheon, associated with thunder and the sky.

Ziggurat

A rectangular stepped tower, often associated with ancient Mesopotamian temple complexes.

Zio

An Italian word meaning 'uncle'.

Zodiac

A circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude that are centered upon the ecliptic.

Zodiac Sign

A system of twelve astrological symbols representing different personality traits based on celestial positions at the time of one's birth.

Zodiac Wheel

A circular diagram representing the twelve astrological signs and their corresponding degrees in the sky.

Zodiac Sign

A division of the celestial sphere into twelve equal parts, each represented by a constellation and associated with astrological beliefs.

Zodiac Wheel

A circular diagram representing the twelve astrological signs and their corresponding positions in the sky.

Zodiac Sign

A classification of the twelve astrological signs based on the position of celestial bodies.