Why are the following words significant to the poem, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"?

Etherized
Tedious
Insidious
Formulated
Malingers
Obtuse
Morning Coat
Digress

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1 answer

First, look up the definitions of these words.
Second, look at the theme of the poem.
Here is a site that will help you with that.
http://www.sparknotes.com/poetry/eliot/section1.html

After you have done these two things, if you need further help with this, please repost.