Pernicious

Harmful effect

Transgression

An act against the law

grievance

a wrong that causes outrage or protest, can be imagined

solemnity

Serious

Posterity

Descendants of a person

Valiant

Brave

Importune

Harass

Esteem

Respect for someone

Partisan

Supporter of a cause or party

chaste

abstaining from sex

profane

non religious, secular

forswear

Say that you will give up something

languish

weak

augment

make better

fray

become worn and used

portentous

done in a ridiculously formal way to impress people

heretics

a religious person

tyrannous

acting like a dictator

gall

bold

nuptials

wedding or marriage