Question

Read the selection from the CON article.

Abigail Adams, the second first lady of the United States, lived in a time when women were not
treated equally in employment. She foresaw what was required of the young country and said,
"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with
diligence."
Which option is the BEST definition of the word "ardor" as used in the second sentence?
(A)
reluctance
(B)
patience
(C
zeal
(D)
discipline

Answer 1

C. Zeal

Step-by-step explanation:

The best definition of the word "ardor" as used in the second sentence is Zeal.

From the sentence the word is derived, the people are encouraged to pursue learning with ardor because it is not gotten by chance.

The word zeal means great enthusiasm or energy in the pursuit of a cause.

Therefore, the word zeal is the best definition of the word "ardor" in the sentence.