Which word means passion?

• A. Dispassionate
• B. Pragmatic
• C. Placid
• D. Fervor

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is naming a strong, energetic feeling. Fervor is a noun that means intense passion or enthusiasm—the kind of powerful emotion that drives action or devotion. It captures heat and zeal in a way like “She spoke with fervor about her cause” or “His fervor for music inspired others.”

Dispassionate describes someone lacking emotion or detachment from feelings, which is the opposite of passion. Pragmatic relates to practicality and usefulness rather than emotional intensity. Placid means calm and peaceful, not stirred by strong feelings. So fervor best matches the concept of passion, while the others describe different, less intense or opposite states.