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Jerome
Proper noun
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Jerome is a male given name.
apt
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adjective
(= disposed, minded)
(usually followed by 'to') naturally disposed toward
he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
I am not minded to answer any questions
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adjective
(= liable)
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
he is apt to lose
she is liable to forget
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adjective
(= clever)
mentally quick and resourceful
an apt pupil
you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold
— Bram Stoker
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adjective
(= apposite)
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
an apt reply