readiness

n 1: the state of being ready or prepared for use or action

(especially military action); "putting them in

readiness" [syn: {preparedness}]

2: prompt willingness: "readiness to continue discussions"

3: (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" [syn: {set}]

4: a natural effortlessness; "a happy readiness of

conversation"--Jane Austen [syn: {facility}]