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        in·i·ti·a·tive

        initiative

         
         
        pronunciation:
        ih nI shi tihv [or] ih nI sh tihv
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        part of speech: noun
        definition 1: the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something.
        She will succeed as president because of her initiative.
        similar words:
        ambition, creativity, energy, fire, leadership, originality, pep, zip
        definition 2: the first or leading action in a process.
        When they asked for volunteers, he took the initiative.
        synonyms:
        lead
        similar words:
        move
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