The power of one

customary (for)

usual because it is long-established in a community

address (someone)

speak to a person or a group

recited

spoken aloud from memory

pledge

solemn promise to do something

solemnly

in a serious way showing importance or sincerity

“He solemnly promised to protect the town”

awed

filled with a feeling of wonder and admiration

“She was awed by the majestic mountains”

having a feeling of reverence and respect

sacred bond

not to be violated or profaned

considered holy and having a divine connection bond

fellow

companion pr associate; member of a group or class; person in the same situation; male person or man; senior member of a college

inductee

person inducted into an organization or group

“She was an inductee into the honor society”

person drafted into military service

affinity

natural attraction or liking for someone or something

“She has an affinity for classical music”

similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship

“There is a striking affinity betwwen the two paintings”

relationship by marriage or non-blood ties

“They are connected by affinity, not blood”

assimilation

process by which a person acquires characteristics of a group

“Immigrants often undergo assimilation to adapt to new cultures”

The integration of new ideas into existing structures

“Learning involves the assimilation of new concepts”

merge identity with others

a deep, visceral sense of oneness where the personal self and the social or group self merge, while still keeping a strong sense of personal agency (a person desires to contribute somehow taking part in a group)

cement an affiliation

make a relationship/agreement strong and permanent

to permanently strengthen, soldify, or finalize a professional, political, or corporate relationship

advantageous

giving an edge of advantage

“Her advantageous position helped her win the race”

providing a benefit or gain

“This investment is advantageous for our future”

implicit (rules)

implied without being directly stated

“Her approval was implicit in her smile”

contained within the nature of something

“The risks were implicit in the investment”

having complete trust without doubt

“He had implicit faith in his mentor”

be swayed by (its influence)

influenced by someone or something

“Her opinion was swayed by the compelling argument”

confer (beneficial traits)

discuss with others to make a decision

“The committee will confer to decide the next steps”

give a honor or gift to someone

“The university will confer degrees on graduates”

being outside the hive

state of operating independently of a mainstream group, social collective, or corporate culture

It represents an immunity to groupthink

By staying outside the hive a person is untainted by the implicit rules or trends of the masses, allowing them to think, create, and innovate with total originality

untainted

not corrupted or spoiled

“He was untainted by groupthink”

having a reputation without blemishes

“Her untainted reputation made her a trusted leader”

groupthink

situation where group harmony discourages independent or creative thinking

“Groupthink led them to ignore better solutions”

inner self (own inner)

a person’s true, internal mind, soul, or core nature that exists separate from external social roles, labels, and relationships

subverting (collective notions)

undermining the power or authority of

“The subverting influence of the rebel group was evident”

causing downfall or destruction of

“The subverting tactics led to the regime’s collapse”

collective notions

shared ideas, beliefs, assumptions