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.
The use of a more acceptable or agreeable word or comment instead of one that is considered to be offensive or too blunt and harsh. (3)
A reference to something which hurts very much or is terribly painful. (1)
Referring to a veering or turning from one point to another one or wandering off the subject as well as erratic behavior. (1)
Characterized as being of very low quality, inferior, detestable, or abhorrent. (3)
To curse or to put a curse on someone; to feel hatred for someone. (1)
A good example or worthy of being admired and imitated. (2)
To show or to illustrate by example. (1)
Pertaining to being free from a liability or an obligation which applies to other people. (1)
To advise or to urge earnestly; to greatly encourage. (1)
To officially declare that someone is not to blame or is not guilty of a wrongdoing; to clear, as of an accusation; to free from guilt or any blame. (1)
A reference to abnormally high costs regarding prices or values; going way above the usual charges for something. (2)
Something that is convenient, practical, or suitable for a desired result or purpose. (1)
An action that provides a way to achieve a desired objective or purpose. (1)
Relating to finding a solution or a practical approach to achieving a desired objective. (2)
To accomplish something quickly and efficiently by speeding up the progress of doing it. (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
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