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 hate, to have a strong dislike for, or to scorn someone or something. (2)
A condition of gloominess, hopelessness, and extreme unhappiness. (1)
Pertaining to being extremely unhappy and discouraged. (1)
Anyone who has absolute or unlimited power and authority over others; such as, in families, governments, organizations, etc. (1)
A reference to anyone who has complete power to control situations or people even when they don't approve of the decisions made by such an authoritative person. (2)
A situation composed of inactivity or a lack of continued use; including indications of inactivity, neglect, or disrepair. (2)
Pertaining to a lack of a definite plan or purpose and jumping from one thing to another or relating to being unable to make a decision and sticking with it. (2)
An easing of tensions or hostilities; especially, between countries when they reach an understanding or a truce resulting in a reduction of threats of warfare by settling their disagreements with treaties, trade agreements, etc. (1)
To grow worse in condition or function; to degenerate or to decrease in quality and value. (1)
Descriptive of a strong desire and an unwavering resolution to complete what a someone wants to achieve. (1)
A reference to something that can cause harm, damage, or injury. (1)
Characteristic of a political ruler with total power who has full power to control people; often in a forceful or unjust manner. (1)
The verbal style a person makes while expressing ideas or concepts in words when speaking or writing. (1)
A short statement or utterance which is meant to express a principle, a formal pronouncement, or truth from an authoritative source. (1)
Lacking trust in one’s own ability, worth, or fitness; shyness or insecurity. (1)
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.
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