Anagrams of: ARBOVIRUSES

• a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis

• expressing offensive reproach

• characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

• A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado.

• A shout of "bravo!"

• The letter B in the ICAO spelling alphabet.