Quizzical

/ˈkwɪzɪkəl/ Show Spelled[kwiz-i-kuhl] 

–adjective

1.  Odd or comical.

2.  Questioning or puzzled.

3.  Derisively questioning, ridiculing.

Ergo

[ur-goh, er-goh] 

–conjunction

Therefore

Postulate

[pos-chuh-leyt] 

 

–verb

1.  To ask, demand, or claim.

2.  To claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing.

3.  To assume without proof, or as self-evident; take for granted.

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.