I Wandering around the Albuquerque Airport Terminal,
after learning my flight had been delayed four hours,
I heard an announcement: "If anyone in the vicinity of
Gate A-4 understands any Arabic, please come to
the gate immediately." Well -- one pauses these
days. Gate A-4 was my own gate. I went there.

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

elastic potential energy

answer; cognitive dissonance;

answer; night terrors;