a submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism; such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms.

comparative form of odd: more odd

An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills.

a stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

a method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

A device, either mechanical or electronic, that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal, or the sound from such a device.

present participle of roam; to wander or travel freely and with no specific destination.

to keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.

not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.

an unexpected good fortune or benefit; a windfall.

present participle of risk; to incur risk of (something).

Worried; anxious; panicky.

to place within a fluid (generally a liquid, but also a gas).

simple past tense and past participle of gurgle; to flow with a bubbling sound.