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READINESS

Definition:

[noun] the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate"
Synonyms: preparedness, preparation
[noun] prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"
[noun] (psychology) a temporary readiness 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"
Synonyms: set
[noun] a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"
Synonyms: facility