Word of the day
initiative
1. the ability to assess and initiate things independently
“use your initiative, imagination, and common sense”
2. the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do
“we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject”
3. a proposal made by one nation to another in an attempt to improve relations
“diplomatic initiatives to end the war”
noun
/ɪˈnɪʃədɪv/
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"It’s impressive how her initiative led her to _____ a community garden in the neighborhood."
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- action
- laziness
- passivity
- inaction
- enterprise
- motivation
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Find a word related to initiative
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