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Readiness

"Readiness" generally refers to a state of being fully prepared, equipped, or inclined to undertake a particular task, face a situation, or meet a challenge. The condition of being ready.

Relative clause

A clause introduced by a relative pronoun (which, that, who, whom, or whose) or a relative adverb (where, when, or why).

Reliable

Something that is reliable can be trusted because it works well in the way you expect.

Rely

To trust somebody or something.