What does the cryptic crossword clue "Study one supposedly monstrous location, being well prepared (9)" mean?

The definition is "being well prepared". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). READ (synonym of "Study") + I (synonym of "one") + NESS (synonym of "supposedly monstrous location,"); definition: "being well prepared" The answer is READINESS.

Study one supposedly monstrous location, being well prepared (9)

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