Coming (Philip Larkin poem) Glossary

Coming (Philip Larkin poem) Glossary

Imperturbable

Not easily disturbed or upset; calm.

Laurel

A type of evergreen shrub, often associated with honor and achievement.

Flabbergasting

Extremely surprising or difficult to believe.

Amelioration

The act of making something better or more acceptable, often in a conflict resolution context.

Languor

The state of being weary or lacking energy, often due to monotony.

Aberrant

Deviating from the normal or expected course.

Juvenescence

The state or period of being a child; youth.

Cementation

The process of binding or constructing with bricks or stones.

Turdidae

The family of birds known for their melodious songs.

Exuviated

Shedding of an outer layer, typically referring to skin or exoskeletons in animals.

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