What do you mean by the word ‘initiative’?
a. an act to take charge
b. raising hands
c. to wage a war
d. an introductory step
Answers
Explanation:
initiative
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
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noun
1.
the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
"use your initiative, imagination, and common sense"
Similar:
enterprise
inventiveness
resourcefulness
capability
imagination
imaginativeness
ingenuity
originality
creativity
drive
dynamism
ambition
ambitiousness
motivation
spirit
verve
dash
energy
vitality
vigour
leadership
vision
get-up-and-go
zing
push
pep
zip
punch
pizzazz
Opposite:
unimaginativeness
2.
the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
"anti-hunting groups have seized the initiative in the dispute"
Similar:
advantage
upper hand
edge
lead
whip hand
trump card
first step
first move
first blow
opening move
opening gambit
gambit
beginning
start
commencement
Answer:
d. an introductory step
the word ‘initiative’ means an introductory step