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apt
adjective
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
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adjective
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
“the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images”
adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward
“he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”
adjective
mentally quick and resourceful
“an apt pupil”
adjective
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
“he is apt to lose”
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the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
an apt reply
he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
I am not minded to answer any questions
an apt pupil
{'source': 'Bram Stoker', 'text': 'you are a clever man … you reason well and your wit is bold'}
he is apt to lose
she is liable to forget
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