Cases of word usage

1) to make (something) suitable for a new use, need, situation etc (adapt)

2) an event or situation happening before (antecedent)

3) correct for the occasion or situation (apt)

4) (of a situation etc) affected or troubled (by something bad) (bedevil)

5) a difficult, irritating situation or condition (bind)

6) describing a situation when prices are rising (bullish)

7) manage (a difficult person, situation etc) successfully (cope)

8) a situation in which one has to choose between two things, two courses of action etc (dilemma)

9) (in the event of) a serious and dangerous happening or situation needing quick action (emergency)

10) a delicate way of dealing with a situation (finesse)