***ENGLISH FINAL: CCW, Vocab, TSL Vocab, TSL***

Sojourn

A temporary stay.

Inveterate

Habitual.

Liaisons

Connections.

Expurgated

Censored.

Aggravate

Intensify.

Innocuous

Harmless.

Qualm

Misgiving.

Piqued

Angered.

Discreditable

Distasteful.

Puerile

Juvenile.

Rhapsody

Highly emotional or ecstatic speech.

Ardent

Eager or zealous.

Sophistical

Apparently sound, but actually flawed, reasoning.

Fortitude

Strength of will.

Pernicious

Destructive or dangerous.

Coterie

A selective group bound by common interest.

Anodyne

Something that relieves pain.

Undulation

A wave-like quality in motion, appearance, or some other characteristic.

Redolent

Suggestive of something else, although primarily referring to scents.

Mitigated

Circumstances that are softened or lessened in degree.

Ardours

Zeal or enthusiasms.

Concomitants

Things that accompany or are linked to other things.

Ingrained

A habit or habit of thought that is firmly fixed or established.

Urbane

Refined and sophisticated in manner.

Revocable

Capable of being canceled or taken back.

Communicant

A churchgoer who partakes in communion.

Roistering

Celebrating or enjoying oneself in a noisy or boisterous way.

Asphyxiating

Suffocating.

Barbarous

Brutal.

Manifest

Obvious.

Vainglory

Excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements.

Connoisseur

An expert judge in matters of taste.

Platitudes

Remarks or statements that have been used too often to be interesting.

Dossier

A file or bundle of papers.

Panacea

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Continence

Self-restraint, especially of a sexual nature.

Wanton

Deliberate and unprovoked; often referring to wasteful spending.

Asceticism

The practice of severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence; self-denial.

Meritorious

Deserving reward or praise; worthy of respect.

Tête-à-tête

A private conversation or secret meeting between two people.

Chattels

Personal possessions or properties.

Titular

Holding a purely formal title without any real authority; honorary.

Querulousness

Complaining.

Insatiable

Impossible to satisfy.

Nuptials

Wedding.

Jocular

Playful and witty.

Teetotalism

Sobriety.

Overweening

Arrogant or overconfident.

Intrinsically

Naturally.

Prodigal

Wasteful.

Languishing

Weak.

Amenable

Agreeable.

Fornification

Adultery.

Transitory

Fleeting.

Peevishness

Ill-temper

Slothful

Lazy.

Insipid

Dull, uninteresting.

Prude

Excessively modest person.

Hedonist

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.

Bourgeois

Middle-class.

Indissoluble

Permanent.

Accretions

Gradual growth, addition

Terminus

End.

Centrifugal

Radiating from a central point.

Uncouth

Clumsy, uncultivated.

Venial

Pardonable.

Avarice

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Endemic

Native.

Foment

To instigate or stir up.

Who is Screwtape?

A senior demon and tempter

Who is Wormwood?

A junior tempter and Screwtape's nephew

Who is the "Patient"?

A human soul targeted for temptation

Who is the Enemy, according to Screwtape?

God

What is the role of the Patient's guardian angel?

To guide him toward God

What does Screwtape think of humans?

They are valuable as potential souls for Hell

What is the significance of the Patient's love interest?

She strengthens his spiritual life

What happens to the Patient at the end of the book?

He is killed in war and taken to Heaven

What does Screwtape think about love?

It is a human weakness

How does Screwtape feel about Wormwood by the end of the book?

Disappointed in his failure

What is the main theme of The Screwtape Letters?

The struggle between good and evil in everyday life

Which sin does Screwtape consider particularly useful in corrupting humans?

Pride

What does Screwtape say about prayer?

It can be powerful, but only when sincere

How does Screwtape suggest distracting the Patient from faith?

By filling his life with small, seemingly harmless sins

What does Screwtape say about pleasure?

It can be useful if twisted toward sin

Why does Screwtape dislike the Patient's love interest?

She is deeply faithful and influences the Patient toward God

How does Screwtape describe God's view of humans?

As creatures meant for love and joy

What does Screwtape say about free will?

It is one of God's greatest gifts to humans

According to Screwtape, what is Hell's ultimate goal?

To consume and absorb human souls

How does Screwtape feel about laughter?

It depends on the type—some forms are useful to demons

What is Screwtape's view on "small sins"?

They are the safest and most reliable path to damnation

Why does Screwtape emphasize distraction as a temptation strategy?

Distraction comes naturally to humans, and because of that, Screwtape says it is easier to distract them than to convince them to commit major sins, and it prevents them from focusing on spiritual matters.

What does Screwtape say about suffering?

It can drive people closer to God if they respond correctly

How does Screwtape view extreme political involvement?

As a useful tool to distract humans from their faith

What does Screwtape think about churchgoing?

It can be turned into a habit without real faith

What is Screwtape's advice regarding friendships?

Encourage relationships that pull the Patient away from faith

How does Screwtape suggest using vanity?

Encourage the Patient to focus on his appearance and to seek approval from others, and to believe he is truly humble

What role does pride play in Screwtape's strategy?

It leads to self-sufficiency and separation from God

How does Screwtape feel about "lukewarm Christianity"?

It is better than strong belief because it keeps humans complacent

What is Hell's strategy regarding pleasure?

Twist natural pleasures into sinful desires

What does Screwtape warn against regarding "real" virtues?

They can be corrupted if twisted toward selfishness