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