scanning and skimming

I here will give the information about definition of adopt, effort, aid, force, career, oppose, code, potential, doubt, and serve.
1. adopt : choose to take up or follow.
2. effort : the result of an attempt.
3. aid : financial or material help given to a country or area in need.
4. force : coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence.
5. career : an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
6. oppose : disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by arggument.
7. code : a system of word, letters, figure, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy.
8. potential : having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
9. doubt : a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
10. serve : present (food and drink) to someone.