Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Fervour”?

Fervour means intense, passionate eagerness.

• Correct answer - eagerness: it has the same meaning as Fervour.
• pretence: a false show of something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Fervour.
• merciless: showing no mercy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Fervour.
• apathy: lack of interest or concern - wrong, it does not mean the same as Fervour.