I was going to use “zealot” for today’s word, but I think that word has negative connotations, and I wanted to focus on the positive as well as end on a positive note.  “Zeal,” to me, is a much more positive word.  It exudes enthusiasm and energy.  It’s also efficient, taking four letters to convey what it took me 19 letters to describe (enthusiasm and energy). Such a compact work to convey such large and in charge meaning.  Why isn’t it used more?  Probably because efficiency is not always achieved in frequency.

With a little exploration, one will find many wonderful words available for use.  What are some of the most intriguing words not getting used often enough?