Readiness

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1. Noun

The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness.

2. Noun

(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way; "the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"; "his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set"
Vocabulary classified under Psychology

3. Noun

prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

4. Noun

a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation" - Jane Austen
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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