enthusiasm
[n.]
PRON:
/ên'[th]üzE"áz&m/
FORMS: enthusiasms
1. A feeling of excitement.
2. A lively interest; "enthusiasm for his program is
growing."
ETYM: Greek, from enthousiazein to be inspired
or possessed by the god: cf. enthousiasme.
Related to Entheal, Theism.