[ tur-ji-ver-seyt ]

to repeatedly change one's attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.

[ par-uh-dahym ]

an example serving as a model; pattern

[ pur-tn-uhnt ]

pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant

[ ahr-kay-dee-uhn ]

rural, rustic, or pastoral, especially suggesting simple, innocent contentment

[ grok ]

to communicate sympathetically

[ dahy-kot-uh-mee ]

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different

[ mahr-tn-et ]

a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one; someone who stubbornly adheres to methods or rules

[ proh-lik-si-tee ]

a tendency to speak or write at great or tedious length

[ foi-buhl ]

a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect