(usually followed by `to) naturally disposed toward; he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant; I am not minded to answer any questions

[ Syn: disposed , given , minded , tending ]

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; he is apt to lose; she is liable to forget

[ Syn: liable ]

mentally quick and resourceful; an apt pupil; you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold-Bram Stoker

[ Syn: clever ]

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images; an apt reply

[ Syn: apposite , pertinent ]