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apt

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  1. fit                    2. quick                 
 
apt \'apt\ \'ap-(t)le-\ \'ap(t)-n*s\ aj [ME, fr. L aptus, lit., fastened, 
   fr. pp. of apere to fasten; akin]to L apisci to reach, apud near, Skt a-pta 
   fit 1: unusually fitted or qualified : READY, PREPARED  2a: having an 
   habitual tendency or inclination : LIKELY  2b: ordinarily disposed : 
   INCLINED  3: suited to its purpose; specif : being to the point  4: keenly 
   intelligent : QUICK-WITTED  - apt.ly av