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being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images; an apt reply
(adj) given, minded, disposed, tending
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant; I am not minded to answer any questions
(adj) clever
mentally quick and resourceful
an apt pupil; you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold-Bram Stoker
(adj) liable
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
he is apt to lose; she is liable to forget