An Illustrated Approach to a Bigger and Better Vocabulary

(index of links to a vast number of words with illustrations)

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alectryomachy, alektoromachy
Chickens attack humans in self defense.

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The revolt of the chickens is discussed at alectryomachy.


android
Android equals male robot

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An example of an android or a male robot. Yes, there are gender differences among the robots. They definitely should not all be labeled as androids.

auspicious, inauspicious
Auspicious, good signsInauspicious, bad signs

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An auspex interpreted the flight of birds as auspicious for the Romans to begin a new battle; however, he later divined that the birds had shown the situation to be inauspicious.

bankrupt
The man now has a broken bench signifying bankruptcy.

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Originally, a banker became bankrupt because his bench was broken when he lacked the necessary funds to continue with his money business as an early "banker".

bioluminescence
Bioluminescence demonstrated in a deeper ocean.

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Just one example of the ocean's bioluminescence in action.



carnivores
Wolves are discussing their next meal of fresh meat.

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Since these guys are carnivores, it is doubtful that they have any interest in fruits and vegetables.

cleptomania, kleptomania (s) (noun); cleptomanias, kleptomanias (pl)
Cleptomaniac in action.

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dactylography
Dactylographics or oversized finger prints present a big problem.

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The fingerprint system is also known as dactylography.


gynoid, gynecoid
A gynoid is a female robot in action.

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Material and image about a gynecoid and a gynoid or female robots.


halitosis
Bad breath can hamper social relationships.

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An illustration showing halitosis as a social disaster.


ichthyology
A man is concerned about his sick fish

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There are specialists who devote a great deal of time to their profession of ichthyology.

lapsus linguae
Man has an embarrassing  lapsus linguae when introducing an obese lady.

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An embarrassing example of lapsus linguae.


liposuction
An obese woman is still obese even after liposuction.

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The procedure of liposuction is not a good substitute for dieting and exercise.


narcolepsy
Narcolepsy overtakes TV announcer.

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Sudden sleepiness, or narcolepsy, can cause embarassment when it occurs without warning, as it often does for some people.


nostalgia, nostalgic
Bear is homesick because it wants to go back home to China.

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Longing for one's home or homeland is explained at nostalgia.

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