apt

Adjective
  1. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward (synset 301295534)
    "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
    similar: inclined - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
    synonym: disposed, given, minded, tending
  2. At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant (synset 301414776)
    "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
    similar: likely - has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
    synonym: liable
  3. Mentally quick and resourceful (synset 301337910)
    "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"
    similar: intelligent - having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
    synonym: clever
  4. Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence (synset 300139582)
    "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
    similar: apropos - of an appropriate or pertinent nature
    synonym: apposite, pertinent

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