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Drudge

usgb/drʌdʒ/Volume
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Often implies lack of fulfillment or joy in the work being done. SlideDespite his qualifications, he felt like a drudge at his new job.
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In literature, drudges are often characters with little social standing or power. SlideCinderella was a drudge before she became a princess.
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Reflects human struggle; prompts empathy or pity for the person. SlideThe low-paid workers are like drudges, spending their days toiling away.
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