I LOVE WEIRD WORDS

MEANING: Lying face up.

Eg.: Supine, Ashley, counted the blemishes in the ceiling until fatigue drew her to a deep sleep.

MEANING: Lying face down.

Eg.: At first he thought Jenny was asleep, prostrate on the floor but as he moved closer, he realised that she was counting a line of ants that had marched into her room.

MEANING: A buzzing sound like a bee.

Eg.: During the exam,  the rusty old radiator began to bombinate, much to the annoyance of the students.

MEANING: Pretty

Eg.: Her dress was rather fetching but the shoes she wore were a disgrace!

MEANING: The means/ability

Eg.: Although very naughty at times, Jack has the wherewithal to do very well in his exams.

MEANING: An unintended but fortunate event

Eg.: It was pure serendipity that I bumped into Martha at the supermarket checkout as she had the £10 she owed me and I had left my purse at home.