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enterprising

en·ter·pris·ing

enterprising

 
pronunciation:
en tr praI zIng
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: willing to do things that require energy and imagination.
My enterprising father built a tree house from scrap wood.
synonyms:
ambitious, bold
antonyms:
lazy
similar words:
adventurous, aggressive, assertive, creative, energetic, imaginative, inventive
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derivation: enterprisingly (adv.)