Read the passage. When Norah finally got tickets to the concert, she asked me to go with her. I am an ardent fan of bluegrass music, so of course I said yes. Malinda said she would be willing to go, too. Which statement best explains the nuance between ardent and willing ?
Answer
A
Willing implies a deep desire for something, while ardent implies simply a readiness to do something.
B
Both words have negative connotations.
C
Ardent implies a deep desire for something, while willing implies simply a readiness to do something.
D
Both words connote the same thing.
Explanation
Ardent means passionate or intensely enthusiastic, so the speaker has a deep love of bluegrass music. Willing means ready or agreeable to do something, without necessarily feeling strong enthusiasm. Therefore, “ardent” implies deep desire or passion, while “willing” implies readiness to go.
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