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.
An exaggerated or unreasonable expression of praise. (1)
Exceeding the required or normal number of things or people. (2)
To replace or to take the place of someone or something else. (1)
A stopping or the end of something. (1)
A description of someone behaving in a quiet and secret way so no one sees or hears the person. (2)
Closely and continually watching someone; especially, a person who is suspected, or known, to be involved in criminal activities. (1)
A constant observation of or closely watching a person or a group. (3)
A mental uncertainty, nervousness, or anxiety about what will finally happen. (1)
A descriptive term for whispering or talking in a very soft voice. (1)
Flattery or excessive praise which is used to to stroke someone's ego in order to get something that is desired. (1)
Someone who uses excessive praise or flattery with another person in order to gain an advantage or to obtain some desired personal objective from him or her. (3)
Resembling the same or a similar meaning as something else. (1)
A sensitivity as to what is appropriate when dealing with other people; using diplomacy without offending or upsetting anyone. (1)
Referring to a dull, monotonous, unexciting, or boring situation or activity. (1)
The ability to connect directly by psychic means with others via thoughts, feelings, or emotions at a distance without using normal sensations. (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
