Word a Day Revisited Index of Cartoons Illustrating the Meanings of Words
(as presented by Mickey Bach, the cartoonist who defined words with related illustrations)
Click on the image name in this list that you would
like to see and the page where it is located will be presented.
Sometimes you will see more than one illustration for a word entry,
which is meant to provide you with a better understanding of the words.
"A picture is worth a thousand words" refers to the idea that complex ideas can be conveyed with images or illustrations. If this is true, then you will be able to comprehend THOUSANDS of WORDS by clicking on the links in this index.
To eagerly aspire to achieve an objective or goal in order to obtain an advantage just like another person has. (2)
Characteristic of being ardent and eager to possess or to achieve something. (1)
To mislead by means of a petty trick or fraud with flattery or clever and crafty persuasion to take a course of action that usually results in a loss of money or something else of value. (2)
Being dishonest with someone or with people. (1)
A belief that something is true and real. (2)
A difference between what is claimed to be true and what is actually true. (1)
Something that is plausible, true, and believable. (2)
Good enough to be praised and recognized as doing fairly well. (1)
A willingness to believe that something is true or real even when there is inadequate evidence to support the concept. (1)
Gullible and easily fooled or cheated because of believing something without questioning or making sufficient investigations. (2)
Making crepitant sounds such as those on a stairway at night when someone doesn't want anyone else to hear him or her. (1)
To make a series of crackling, popping, or grating sounds. (1)
Descriptive of being awkward, clumsy; difficult and inconvenient to manage or handle. (1)
A miserly, ill-natured, stubbornly obstructive, and unwilling to cooperate person. (3)
Referring to an action that is done very fast and with little attention given to any details. (2)
For special Christmas and
New Year's Mickey Bach images, go to this
Holiday Greetings; 2012 to 2013 unit.
The cartoons are NOT intended to be disrespectful to any one,
neither in the past nor in the present!
The only reason the images are shown is to provide another way to see
the words that are presented from a different perspective
. . . with a touch of humor!
This page has more information about the
Mickey Bach Word a Day Illustrations
presented on the getwords.com and wordinfo.info sites.
For comments or suggestions, contact us at words@getwords.com
