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jealous

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  1. envious               
 
jeal.ous \'jel-*s\ aj [ME jelous, fr. OF, fr. (assumed) VL zelosus, fr. LL 
   zelus ze]al - more at ZEAL 1a: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness  1b: 
   disposed to suspect rivalry or unfaithfulness : apprehensive of the  loss 
   of another's exclusive devotion 2: hostile toward a rival or one believed 
   to enjoy an advantage  3: vigilant in guarding a possession  4: 
   distrustfully watchful : SUSPICIOUS  - jeal.ous.ly av