Outliers Vocabulary #4

Proximity

nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Retribution

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Mitigated Speech

communication that is softened to show deference or avoid offense, often to authority.

Unequivocal

leaving no doubt; very clear and definite.

Astonished

very surprised or amazed.

Addendum

an extra part added at the end of a document, book, or contract.

Sensationalized

presented in an exaggerated or shocking way to grab attention.

Incapacitated

deprived of strength or power; debilitated.

Contingent

depending on something else.

Honor Culture

a society where personal reputation and respect are highly valued and defended, sometimes through violence.

Hierarchy

a system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Cosmopolitan

familiar with and at ease in many different cultures or countries.

Notorious

widely known, typically for a negative reason.

Ambiguity

the quality of having more than one meaning or interpretation; uncertainty.

Jurisdiction

the legal authority of a court or government agency.