pernicious
highly injurious or destructive
transgression
infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty
grievance
a real or imagined wrong
solemnity
the state of being serious and dignified
posterity
future generations
valiant
possessing or showing courage or determination
importune
to harass persistently for or to do something
esteem
respect and admiration
partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
chaste
abstaining from sexual intercourse
profane
relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical
forswear
agree to give up or do without
languish
grow weak or feeble
augment
to make greater by adding to it; increase
fray
unravel or become worn at the edge
portentous
of momentous or ominous significance
heretics
a person believing in or practicing religious heresy
tyrannous
using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way
gall
bold and impudent behavior
nuptials
a marriage ceremony; wedding