Noun
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a natural effortlessness
"they conversed with great facility"
"a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen
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(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"
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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"
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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"