“apt”

Definitions

• adjective

  (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward

  Synonyms: disposed, given, minded, tending, daedalian, adapted, adept, adroit, alert, applicable, apposite, appropriate

  • Example:“He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.”
  • Example:“I am not minded to answer any questions.”

• adjective

  at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

  Synonyms: liable

  • Example:“He is apt to lose.”
  • Example:“She is liable to forget.”

• adjective

  mentally quick and resourceful

  Synonyms: clever

  • Example:“an apt pupil”
  • Example:“You are a clever man … you reason well and your wit is bold.”

• adjective

  being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

  Synonyms: apposite, pertinent

  • Example:“The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images.”
  • Example:“an apt reply”