Noun
initiative
IPA /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
The ability to notice what needs doing and take useful action without waiting for someone else to tell you.
See example sentence: initiative
He showed initiative by organising a clean-up of our shared garden.
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incentive
IPA /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
Something that encourages you to take action or make an effort, often because it offers a benefit or reward.
See example sentence: incentive
The cheaper morning tickets gave us an incentive to leave early.
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