Pernicious
Having a harmful affect in an gradual way
Transgression
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct
Grievance
A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest
Solemnity
The state or quality of being serious, or dignified
Posterity
All future generations of people
Valiant
Possessing or showing courage
Importune
Harass persistently for or to do something
Esteem
Respect and admiration, typically for a person
Partisan
A strong supporter for a party
Chaste
Abstaining from sexual conduct
Profane
Relating to or devoted to that which is not sacred, or biblical
Forswear
Agree to give up or do without something
Languish
Lose or lack vitality
Augment
Make greater by discussion
Fray
Unravel or become worn at the edges, typically through rubbing
Portentous
Of or like a portent
Heretics
A person holding an opinion that is not in mainstream beliefs
Tyrannous
Exercising power in a cruel, or arbitrary way
Gall
Bold and impudent
Nuptials
Relating to marriage, or weddings