College English Vocab 2 (Screwtape)

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a temporary stay

not harmful, harmless

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

to remove matter thought to be unsuitable from a book or account.

any epidemic outbreak of a deadly and highly infectious disease, such as the plague

the state of intense grief because a family member or friend has recently died

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of

to comply or submit quietly

to move in a smooth/wave like motion

a phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something

childishly silly and trivial

severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

dominated or characterized by materialistic pursuits or concerns; conventional; middle-class

To bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor or ground, as in worship

A person that believes the pursuit of pleasure is the greatest thing in life

to smile in a silly, self-conscious way

Bible Riches, avarice, and worldly gain personified as a false god in the New Testament.

the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations

Nonsensical, incoherent, or meaningless talk

a person (or behavior) concerned with making money at the expense of ethics

a deep fissure in the earth; a profound difference between people

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Persuade (someone) gradually or by flattering to do something

A personal possession

Reserved, modest, and shy

a person or thing that causes fear or alarm

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