act,
move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
extemporize,
improvise perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding"
fend try to manage without help; "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"
hack,
cut cough spasmodically; "The patient with emphysema is hacking all day"
The cope (known in Latin as pluviale 'rain coat' or cappa 'cape') is a liturgical vestment, a very long mantle or cloak, open in front and fastened at the breast with a band or clasp. It may be of any liturgical colour. A cope may be worn by any rank of the clergy, and also by lay ministers in certain circumstances.