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great enthusiasm and energy

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She approached life with a remarkable zest.
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His performance lacked zest and energy.
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the outer colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit, used as flavoring

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Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cake batter.
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Orange zest can enhance the flavor of many dishes.
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scrape off the outer colored part of the peel of (a citrus fruit) for flavoring

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She carefully zested the lime for the cocktail.
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Remember to wash the orange before you zest it.
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