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   zest

   /zɛst/

   noun

   • 1. great enthusiasm and energy: "they campaigned with zest and intelligence" Similar enthusiasmgustorelishzestfulnessappetiteeagernesskeennessavidityzealfervourardourpassionloveenjoymentjoydelightexcitementvervevigourlivelinesssparklefizzeffervescencefireanimationvitalitydynamismenergybuoyancybriobouncepepspiritspiritednessexuberancehigh spiritshigh-spiritednessinformal:zingzipoomphvimpizzazzget-up-and-goOpposite apathyindifferencedistaste
   • ▪ a quality of excitement and piquancy: "I used to try to beat past records to add zest to my monotonous job" Similar piquancytangsharpnesstartnessflavourflavouringsavourtastetastinesspungencyspicespicinessrelishbiteinterestan edgeeffectpotencyinformal:kickpunchzingoomphOpposite blandness
   • 2. the outer coloured part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavouring: "add 3 tablespoons of lemon zest" Similar rindpeelskincoveringouter layertechnical:epicarppericarpexocarp

   verb

   • 1. scrape off the outer coloured part of the peel of (a piece of citrus fruit) for use as flavouring: "zest the orange and lemon, taking care to discard all of the white pith"

   Word Origin late 17th century (in sense zest (sense 2 of the noun)): from French zeste ‘orange or lemon peel’, from obsolete zec ‘membrane around walnut kernel’, ‘object of no importance’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. zesty adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   What does zest mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! ZEST definition: 1. enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and interest: 2. the skin of an orange, lemon, or lime, used to…. Learn more.

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   What does zesty mean?

   • To make more zesty. A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

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   What is a zest for life?

   • Oddly enough, zest can also be the outer peel of a lemon or orange, which chefs scrape into their dishes when they want to add some tartness and tanginess to a recipe. People who live with that same kind of spice are said to have a " zest for life." In other words, they live their lives with a lot of flavor and gusto.

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   What does it mean if a dancer has a zest?

   • loading examples... Zest is a kind of zeal or enthusiasm. If you've got a zest for something, you put your whole heart and soul into it. Dancers who have great zest leap, kick, and soar their way around the stage with a kind of joyful energy.

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   What is the zest & how does it work?

   • The concept of The Zest is to offer a series of luxe experiences to both the residents as well as the community, creating a comfortable recreational hub. The strategic positioning of The Zest with LRT stations built directly opposite it, this creates a great boost to the infrastructure development for the project.

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   What is orange zest used for?

   • The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or a drink. Finely grate about a teaspoon of orange zest and put aside. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers It seems that your browser is blocking this video content.

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     ZEST meaning: 1. enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and...

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     ZEST translate: 興奮, 狂熱；熱情；興致, 果皮, （用於調味的）橘子皮，檸檬皮，柳橙皮. Learn...

   • Zest: Russian Translation

     ZEST translate: пыл, энтузиазм , цедра . Learn more in the...

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   added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy. her presence gave zest to the occasion. 3. something added to give flavour or relish. 4. the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc. verb. 5. (transitive) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to.

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   noun. invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment. a zest for living. added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy. her presence gave zest to the occasion. something added to give flavour or relish. the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc.

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   1. : a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring. 2. : an enjoyably exciting quality : piquancy. adds zest to the performance. 3. : keen enjoyment : relish, gusto. has a zest for living. zestful.

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   Zest is a kind of zeal or enthusiasm. If you've got a zest for something, you put your whole heart and soul into it. Dancers who have great zest leap, kick, and soar their way around the stage with a kind of joyful energy.

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