Emotions

Synonyms for fervent

Two senses of fervent live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineEmotions

characterized by intense emotion

A fervent desire to change society.

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The true synonym

fiery

Same sentence, swapped: A fiery desire to change society.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for fervent as it is used in the sentence above.

sleepless
energetic
relentless

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 5, Summit

extremely hot, burning, or glowing

The fervent heat of noon drove us into the shade.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

fervid

Same sentence, swapped: The fervid heat of noon drove us into the shade.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for fervent as it is used in the sentence above.

stimulating
sleepless
energetic

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