Outliers Vocabulary #3

Piecework

work paid for by how much is produced rather than by the hour.

Autonomy

independence; the ability to make your own decisions.

Invariably

In every case or on every occasion; always.

Divergence

Departure or spread-apart.

Despondent

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Deference

respectful submission to another's authority.

Egalitarian

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

Ostracism

exclusion from a society or group.

Subsist

maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Repugnant

extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

Convergence

when two or more things come together at a common point.

Contextual

dependent on surrounding circumstances or conditions.

Niche

a specialized segment of the market for a product and a service.

Litigation

the process of taking legal action or settling disputes in court.

Perpetuate

to cause something to continue indefinitely.