The Clue
Fervor (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPIRIT
Tags
Notes
The answer SPIRIT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
SPIRIT as a noun:
1. the vital principle or animating force within living things
2. (spirit, tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, look, smell) = the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
3. a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
4. (spirit, disembodied spirit) = any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
5. (emotional state, spirit) = the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
6. (intent, purport, spirit) = the intended meaning of a communication
7. (liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness) = animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
8. (heart, spirit) = an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
SPIRIT as a verb:
1. (spirit, spirit up, inspirit) = infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"