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.
zeal. n. 1. fervent or enthusiastic devotion, often extreme or fanatical in nature, as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration. [C14: from Late Latin zÄlus, from Greek zÄlos ].