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Fervid

adjective/FUR-vid/

Meaning

Showing very strong and passionate feelings.

In context

Her fervid speech about recycling inspired the whole school.

Remember it

Fervid holds 'ferv' (boil), fervid feelings are boiling hot with passion.

Use it well

Use for intense, heated emotion; a strong, formal alternative to 'keen'.