pernicious
very bad; harmful
transgression
breaking the law
grievance
a complaint
solemnity
serious; dignified
posterity
future gernerations
valiant
courage; determination
importune
begging persistently
esteem
self respect
partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
chaste
steering away from any sexual practices
profane
relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious
forswear
agree to give up or do without
languish
of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
augment
to add too; make better
fray
becoming worn at the edge
portentous
something that is important
heretics
a person believing in or practicing religious heresy
tryannous
expressing their authority in a cruel or oppressive way
gall
bold and impudent behavior
nuptials
a marriage ceremony; wedding