Multiple choice Directions: Choose the one which is most nearly in meaning to the given word. Ardour sympathy cruelty passion sentiments Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Ardour means intense passion, enthusiasm, or eagerness. 'Passion' directly captures this emotional intensity. 'Sympathy' and 'sentiments' are milder emotions, while 'cruelty' is unrelated to enthusiasm.