Outliers Vocabulary

Egalitarian

Relating to or believing in the principle
that all people are equal and deserve equal
rights and opportunities.

Ethos

The way an author or character establishes credibility and character, influencing the audience's perception of them as a trustworthy and authoritative source

Meritocracy

A system, organization, or society in
which people are chosen and moved into
positions of success, power, and
influence on the basis of their
demonstrated abilities and merit

Crucible

A severe test or a place or situation in
which concentrated forces interact to
cause or influence change or development

Paradigm

A typical example or pattern of something; a model that shapes how we understand or interpret phenomena.

Cohort

A group of individuals sharing a common characteristic, often used in studies to analyze outcomes over time.

Abstruse

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Threshold

The point or level at which a certain effect or result begins to occur. It often signifies a limit that must be exceeded to produce a specific outcome.

Subversive

Intended to undermine or overthrow established authority or norms.