act

noun

1.a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

2.something that people do or cause to happen

3.a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

4.a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;

he did his act three times every evening

5.a manifestation of insincerity;

he put on quite an act for her benefit

vern

1.perform an action, or work out or perform (an action);

think before you act

2.behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself;

You should act like an adult

3.play a role or part;

Gielgud played Hamlet

4.discharge one's duties;

She acts as the chair

5.pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;

He acted the idiot

6.be suitable for theatrical performance;

This scene acts well

7.have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected;

The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought

8.be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

9.behave unnaturally or affectedly;

She's just acting

10. perform on a stage or theater;

She acts in this play