Slam is a type of Hit. Hit is a synonym of Striking. Striking is a synonym of Brilliant. Brilliant is related to Smart. 
Transition is a type of Switch. Back is a type of Switch. Back is a type of Lie. Lie is etymologically related to Position. 
Slam --IsA--> Hit <--Synonym--> Striking <--Synonym--> Brilliant <--RelatedTo--> Smart 
Transition --IsA--> Switch <--IsA-- Back --IsA--> Lie --EtymologicallyRelatedTo--> Position 