Question

what does the word zealot mean in the first sentence? the zealot refused to listen to any other opinion. he kept pushing his strong beliefs about the political party on his family and friends.
○ fanatic
○ candidate
○ protester
○ speaker

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "zealot", we analyze the context: the person refused other opinions and pushed strong beliefs. A "fanatic" is someone with extreme, unwavering beliefs, matching this description. "Candidate" refers to someone running for a position, "protester" is someone protesting, and "speaker" is someone who speaks—none fit the context of extreme belief adherence.

Answer:

A. fanatic