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apt in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
"the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
apposite apt pertinent
- (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
"he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
apt disposed given minded tending
- mentally quick and resourceful
"an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
apt clever
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
"he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
apt liable
WordNet Lexical Database v3.0, © 2006 Princeton University