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apt (adjective); more apt, most apt
1. A reference to a description or remark that is exactly suitable, fitting, and appropriate for a situation: Henry presented an apt reply as to what happened at the car accident.
2. Relating to a natural tendency or inclination to do something: Helen's mother is apt to be easily offended when criticised.
3. Pertaining to someone who is quick to learn or to understand: Henry was an apt student of chemistry and math in his high school.
2. Relating to a natural tendency or inclination to do something: Helen's mother is apt to be easily offended when criticised.
3. Pertaining to someone who is quick to learn or to understand: Henry was an apt student of chemistry and math in his high school.
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apt (APT) (adjective)
1. Exactly suitable; appropriate: Velma made an apt reply to the query made by her friend.
2. Quick to learn or to understand: Erika was an apt student; especially, in mathematics.
2. Quick to learn or to understand: Erika was an apt student; especially, in mathematics.
opt (OPT) (verb)
To make a choice or decision: Sergio was given a chance to opt for retirement or to opt for a reduction in pay because of the company's financial difficulties.
Courtney's apt response to Patsy's insult was to opt for calmness instead of anger.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group A; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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