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