word verification

lately, i've become upset with word verification features on websites.  i am primarily upset because it is never actually words i'm being asked to type.  it is generally a hodgepodge of letters, typically including the letters q,z & x- my achilles heels of typing.  to add to the confusion, they are wavy or camouflaged in a way that makes me wonder what they want from me.  there are times when they will add in numbers, only adding to the confusion.   is this a 0 or an o (zero or the letter o)?  

all i'm asking for is actual words, like cat or dog.  those i can type.