Philip Larkin: Poems Glossary

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Innate

Something that is naturally within; inherent

Dazzling

Blindingly bright

Assume

To believe without knowing the truth

Dilute

To water down something e.g. a fizzy drink

Embody

Symbolise

Warp

Distorted, not its usual status

Patronage

To provide official support

Withdraw

To take back one's backing or support

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