ADJ.
youthful
VERB + VENIAL
attempt
VENIAL + NOUN
indiscretions
adj
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.
He did not say that he should favour such an attempt; But he did say that such an attempt would be venial.
His venial youthful indiscretions.
Not causing spiritual death.
adjective — easily excused or forgiven
adjective — warranting only temporal punishment