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.
Pertaining to supernatural or magical activities or powers; a reference to something which is beyond the understanding of most people. (2)
An excessive fear of crowds, or of being in crowded places, or even living in heavily populated areas. (2)
Volunteering services when they are neither asked for nor needed; intruding and interfering with suggestions or actions that are not wanted and are unnecessary. (3)
Not in tune because some of the musical notes are above or below the proper pitch; behavior that deviates from what is considered to be normal or proper. (1)
Involving troublesome obligations that are more disadvantageous than advantageous; descriptive of a heavy load that is imposed by something irksome or annoying. (2)
Relating to something that comes at a good time to achieve a particular objective. (1)
Someone who specializes in the study of birds. (1)
A field in zoology which focuses on bird behaviors, classifications, environments, etc. (1)
A system of the correct spelling patterns of a particular language or the science of letters and spelling. (1)
orthology (no plural)
Correct speaking or the art of using words in an acceptable way. (1)
Descriptive of something that is obvious or easily perceived and understood. (3)
To touch or to feel parts of the body with the hands and fingers; especially, for medical reasons. (1)
Excessive throbbing or fluttering movements; such as, of the heart because of excitement, nervousness, etc. (1)
A representative sample or model; a pattern, a prototype. (1)
Personal equipment or property which is used for particular functions or activities. (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
