Vocabulary and Synonyms

An acolyte is an assistant or a follower, often in a religious context, who helps a leader.

Anomie is a social condition characterized by a breakdown of social norms and a lack of purpose or values.

Annihilation means the state of being completely destroyed or obliterated.

To animate something is to bring it to life, make it lively, or give it spirit.

An afterthought is something that is thought of or added later, usually after the primary action or plan has been completed.

An air corridor is a designated route in the sky for aircraft to follow.

Arm-twisting is an idiom used to describe the act of pressuring or compelling someone to do something.

A bailiwick is a person's area of expertise, authority, or sphere of influence.

Bete noire refers to a person or thing that one particularly dislikes or avoids.

To belabor a point means to argue or elaborate on it excessively, often to the point of tedium.

A bibliophile is a person who loves books and reading, often as a collector.

A baker's dozen refers to 13 items, which is one more than the usual dozen of 12. This term originated from medieval bakers giving an extra loaf to avoid penalties for selling underweight bread. A lagniappe is also a small extra gift, but 'baker's dozen' specifically matches the 'beat the law' historical context.

[to travel / to go] to - once way

VOLITION means cognitive process by which an individual decides to a particular course of action.  

Vortex often forms around areas of low pressure and attracts the fluid toward its centre which means whirlpool.