erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

actively poisonous; intensely noxious

ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

former; erstwhile

to grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division, or by procreation

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

a fear of the number 13

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

to glide toward the earth in an airplane, with no motor power or with the power shut off

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

a playful trick or prank; caper

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

to repeat; reiterate