Reprieve

[ri-preev] 

 

–verb

To delay an impending punishment or sentence.

Zoological

[zoh-uh-loj-i-kuhl]

–adjective

1.  Of or pertaining to zoology.

2.  Relating to or concerned with animals.

Retch

[rech] –verb 

To make efforts to vomit.

Temperamental

[tem-per-uh-men-tl] 

–adjective

1.  Moody, irritable, or sensitive.

2.  Given to erratic behavior; unpredictable.