Word: apted
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Thorns lurk in some bouquets. A columnist for Germany's Süddeutsche Zeitung drew parallels between the famously moody Brown and the "sociopath" Churchill. However provocative, the comparison is apt: that just as war allowed Churchill to shine, so does the economic crisis play to Brown's strengths...
...International graduate students are apt to be affected most by the change. CitiAssist allowed foreign students to borrow without a cosigner, while most similar programs require that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident cosign the loan...
...husband's historic presidential campaign, or a divisive, cringe-inducing liability. Public curiosity about Michelle - a product of Chicago's South Side, an outspoken Harvard-educated lawyer and a mother of two - has been at a fever pitch since her husband announced his candidacy. It seems an apt time for a biography of Michelle, from her childhood in her family's bungalow on Euclid Avenue to the current campaign, just weeks from its conclusion. Washington Post staffer Liza Mundy offers a rundown of Michelle's life...
...distinguish between indispensable and “gratuitous” details, neither should the writer. In scrutinizing works, Wood “asks a critic’s questions and offers a writer’s answers.” His experience in both professions makes him particularly apt to do so.Still, readers looking for a revolutionary approach to literature may be disappointed with Wood’s results. “How Fiction Works,” down to its small size and faded auburn cover, emits a distinctly quaint feel. At times, Wood’s writing...
...don’t want to use the word “CrackBerry,” because I think it’s stupid, but unfortunately it’s pretty apt. Yes, it’s annoying when you place it on the table when you sit down for a meal. Yes, it’s pretentious when you wonder aloud how anyone could be satisfied with T9 anymore...