verbal. adj. 1. of, relating to, or using words, esp as opposed to ideas, etc: merely verbal concessions. 2. oral rather than written: a verbal agreement.
The definition of a zealot is someone who is fanatical about a belief. An example of a zealot is an extremely religious person. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
Zest is a kind of zeal or enthusiasm. If you've got a zest for something, you put your whole heart and soul into it. Dancers who have great zest leap, kick, and soar their way around the stage with a kind of joyful energy. Oddly enough, zest can also be the outer peel of a lemon or orange, which chefs scrape into their dishes when they want to add some tartness and tanginess to a recipe. People who live with that same kind of spice are said to have a zest for life.. In other words, they live their lives with a lot of flavor and gusto.