noun in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry.The bard sang of ancient battles and conquests. See the full entry

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adjective extremely dirty or foul; nasty.No one had cleaned for months, and the place was filthy.Don’t touch that filthy fly swatter!I need to wash my hands; they’re filthy. See the full entry

noun intolerance of any group or belief that is not one’s own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice.The Civil Rights Act brought some measure of justice…

noun a state of extreme need or trouble.In its second year, the company found itself in severe financial distress.The coast guard received a call from a ship in distress. See the full…