ardent

Pronunciation: adjective. Synonyms: zealous, fervent, impassioned

adjective

Definition of ardent

ardent (adjective): full of passion and enthusiasm

Example: She's an ardent supporter of environmental causes.

Best for: learners who already know "zealous" or "fervent"; GRE Verbal (Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence); SAT Reading & Writing (Words in Context).

Synonyms for ardent

ardent in a Sentence

  1. She's an ardent supporter of environmental causes.

Why ardent Matters for GRE & SAT

"ardent" is a adjective that means "full of passion and enthusiasm" closely related to words like "zealous", "fervent", "impassioned". As a word starting with A, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "ardent" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "ardent" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (adjective). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "ardent" into long-term memory.

How to Remember ardent

One effective way to remember "ardent" (adjective) is to group it with similar words you already know: "zealous" and "fervent" and "impassioned". When you encounter "ardent" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "full of passion and enthusiasm".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "ardent" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

  • abate — decrease in intensity; lessen
  • aberrant — deviating from what is normal or expected
  • aberration — A departure from what is normal or expected
  • abet — assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing
  • abeyance — suspension; temporary suppression
  • abhor — detest or regard with deep hatred
  • abide — tolerate, follow, or accept
  • abject — most unfortunate or miserable

More Vocabulary Words Starting with A

  • abate — decrease in intensity; lessen
  • aberrant — deviating from what is normal or expected
  • aberration — A departure from what is normal or expected
  • abet — assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing
  • abeyance — suspension; temporary suppression
  • abeyance — suspension; temporary suppression
  • abhor — detest or regard with deep hatred
  • abide — tolerate, follow, or accept
  • abide — tolerate, follow, or accept
  • abject — most unfortunate or miserable