Which word means proposal?

• A. Overture
• B. Plan
• C. Offer
• D. Suggestion

Answer: (A)

A word meaning an initial proposal or opening to start discussions is overture. It’s used to describe presenting a first move or invitation to begin talks, often in formal or diplomatic contexts. That sense fits “proposal” because it’s about putting forward an idea to discuss terms rather than outlining concrete steps (plan), presenting something to accept or reject (offer), or simply giving a casual idea (suggestion). A plan is about steps to do something; an offer is something offered for acceptance; a suggestion is a casual idea—none of these inherently implies the opening move of starting negotiations, which is captured by overture.