Xenophobia (noun)	A strong fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.<br>Example: The documentary examined how economic fear can fuel xenophobia in struggling towns.<br>Mnemonic: Combines Greek xenos, 'stranger,' and phobos, 'fear' — literally, a fear of strangers.
Yearn (verb)	To have a deep, persistent longing or desire for something, often something out of reach.<br>Example: After ten years in the city, he began to yearn for the quiet of his hometown.<br>Mnemonic: Rhymes with 'burn' — a yearning desire can feel like a slow burn inside you that never quite goes out.
Zealous (adjective)	Showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuing a goal or cause.<br>Example: The zealous new volunteer signed up for three committees in her very first week.<br>Mnemonic: Zealous comes from 'zeal,' burning enthusiasm -- picture a zealous fan whose excitement burns as bright and hot as the flame the word 'zeal' once suggested.
Zealot (noun)	A person who pursues a cause or belief with extreme, uncompromising intensity.<br>Example: The reform movement was hurt by a few zealots who refused to accept any compromise at all.<br>Mnemonic: Shares the same root as 'zealous' — a zealot is someone whose zeal has tipped over into fanaticism.