Meaning : The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action).
Example :
Putting them in readiness.
Their preparation was more than adequate.
Synonyms : preparation, preparedness
Meaning : Prompt willingness.
Example :
Readiness to continue discussions.
They showed no eagerness to spread the gospel.
They disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority.
He tried to explain his forwardness in battle.
Synonyms : eagerness, forwardness, zeal
Meaning : (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way.
Example :
The subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution.
His instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set.
Synonyms : set
Meaning : A natural effortlessness.
Example :
They conversed with great facility.
A happy readiness of conversation.
Synonyms : facility