1.harrowing:
Origin:Harrowing is from the Middle English harwen meaning to harass or annoy. It was also commonly used in the church to mean “descend into hell.”
2.tawdry
Gaudy, showy and cheap.
Low or mean; base: tawdry motives.
Cheap, gaudy apparel.
Origin:
Tawdry was originally short for (Sain)t Audrey lace, which was a kind of neck lace bought at St. Audrey's Fair in Ely, England named after St. Audrey, Northumbrian queen and patron saint of Ely, who, according to tradition, died of a throat tumor which she considered just punishment of her youthful liking for neck laces.
3.loll
To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge.
Origin:
Loll is derived from the Middle English lollen, lullen which compares to the Middle Dutch lollen meaning to doze, sit over the fire.
Extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous.
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