Word Parts - zelo, zel, zeal

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zelo-, zel-, zeal- : From Latin ardor, zealot, zeal, fervor, jealousy, jealous

zeal - enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance; zealous - motivated by zeal, fervent; zelophilia - sexual arousal based on jealousy; zelotypia - insane or excessive jealousy.

And for you:

overzealous, jealous (formerly zealous), miszealous, zelophobia, zealotism, zelotypist.

Source: English-Word Information, Word Info About English Vocabulary