to act

Study a subject at university, for example medicine or law

To do an action or task

Take action to start or continue a process

To do a task or duty

To carry out a plan or task

To do something to solve a problem or make a change

To start doing something yourself after waiting or thinking

To carry out a plan or decision

To stay away from something or not do it to stop something bad from happening

Choose not to do something you want to do

While someone is doing something wrong and someone else sees them

To organize yourself and behave better to reach a goal

Someone finds a person while they are doing something wrong

To be organized and ready to do things well

To consider what might happen before you do something

To scold someone strongly and warn them of punishment

To behave in a greedy and messy way, often when eating with others

Behave in a very dramatic, demanding way to get special treatment

To behave in a silly or clumsy way

To be organized, prepared, and able to manage tasks and problems

Behave in a rude, demanding way to staff or other people

To behave in a silly or wild way that makes people laugh

To behave in a silly and immature way

Behave in a silly, clumsy way to make people laugh at you

To ignore good advice and behave foolishly

To wait for someone else to have a problem so you can gain from it

To behave lazily and avoid work or responsibility

To give loud, cheerful support to someone to encourage them

Behave loudly and show off, for example by shouting or flashing money in Britain

To treat other people rudely and think only about yourself

To behave in a foolish and clumsy way

Behave in a very foolish or rude way

To behave very rudely and make other people angry or upset

Behave in a very rude and insulting way to other people

To behave in a foolish, clumsy way that makes people laugh

To behave in a silly or annoying way

To behave foolishly or clumsily

Behave in a silly, careless way to avoid serious talk

To behave in a silly, awkward way that looks foolish

To behave foolishly and show little common sense

Behave in a silly, clumsy way

Behave in a silly or foolish way

To behave in a very foolish and rude way

To behave loudly and show off to impress other people in an annoying way

To behave rudely and foolishly in a way that annoys or embarrasses people

To behave in a weak, scared way instead of being brave

Behave in a silly, not very smart way

Send back light and show a clear image of things nearby

Behave in a showy way to seem more important

Behave in a sad, lonely way that makes you look awkward with other people

Behave in a loud, showy way to get attention

To behave in a silly, rude way and break rules

To behave rudely or foolishly in a way that annoys others

To react to criticism by becoming easily offended or upset

Behave like a king and ignore other people's ideas

Behave in a very rude and thoughtless way that upsets other people

To behave foolishly and not take responsibility

Behave in a rude and stupid way

To behave in a silly way without thinking when nervous or tired

To behave in a rude and annoying way

Behave in a rude, annoying, and foolish way toward other people

To predict future events very accurately as if you already knew them

Serve in the role of a person or thing

Do something after you get information, advice, or a request

Show strong feelings by behaving badly instead of talking

To behave badly or to stop working properly

Pretend to have qualities or feelings you do not have

To perform a scene or feeling like a short play

Make someone or something change

A body part or health problem that starts to cause pain again after getting better

To behave rudely or meanly toward other people

To behave in a silly or embarrassing way to get attention

To act out a scene to practice or show how something happens

Behave in a way you cannot predict, often changing suddenly

Behave as if you are better than other people

To connect two groups so they can communicate and work together

Behave in a strange, nervous, or unpredictable way

Do something without meaning to or being in control

Behave rudely and selfishly and annoy other people

Behave in a very childish way as an adult

To do too much to please someone you like to get their attention or approval

Behave in a dishonest or rude way that makes other people feel uncomfortable

To pretend to be tough or street-smart when you are not

Behave loudly and show off street clothes and a tough attitude

React quickly without thinking

Behave in a strange, confusing way, used as a rude informal insult

A situation of managing two or more important things at the same time, like work and family

A natural event like a flood or earthquake that cannot be prevented by people

Planned violent action to make people afraid for political, religious or other ideas

Sexual activity between people, often intercourse

A person who shows skill and style when things are difficult

A violent act against ordinary people to frighten others for political, religious or other beliefs

A small helpful action someone does to make another person's day better

A law that the United States Congress passes

A strong warning to someone to stop bad behavior

An action or decision you make because you trust something without proof

A short play with only one act

A situation where a person manages several important tasks at once, often with difficulty

A United States law that requires courts to approve spying on foreign people or groups

A U.S. federal law that punishes organized crime and lets authorities seize money and property

A law that puts a paid official stamp on newspapers and legal papers in the American colonies which causes protests

A law passed by a parliament or congress

Words that you say to do something, like asking or promising

A noisy, chaotic event with people everywhere

A United States law that makes workplaces safer by setting safety rules and making sure employers follow them

United States law from 1970 used to fight organized crime by giving stronger punishments

A law made to help one person, group, or place instead of everyone

A stage show that mixes playful, sexy comedy with dance

A very cruel action that shows no human feeling

An action that breaks the normal flow of time, often in stories

A part of a law that gives officials the power to put the law into action

A very bad action that harms people

Sex between two people who are not married to each other

To betray someone for money or personal gain

Former US law that let manufacturers require shops to sell goods at a minimum price

A play divided into four parts that each show part of the story

A nickname for a law that extends copyright to help large media companies like Disney

A former English law that required crowds to leave when a local official read a formal announcement