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IPA /ˌɪndʒɪˈnjuːɪtɪ/
The ability to think of clever, original ways to solve problems or make something work with the resources available.
With a little ingenuity, we turned an old box into a toy kitchen.
IPA /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
The ability to notice what needs doing and take useful action without waiting for someone else to tell you.
He showed initiative by organising a clean-up of our shared garden.
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