drudgery

Ajouter un commentaire

Definition: (noun) Hard, menial, and monotonous work.
Synonyms: donkeywork, plodding, grind.
Usage: The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
Discuss

Quotes :

  1. chopine Definition: (noun) A woman's shoe with a very high thick sole. Synonyms: platform. Usage: In centuries past, some women wore chopines so large that they had difficulty maintaining their balance without assistance. Discuss

  2. synthetic Definition: (adjective) Not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially. Synonyms: man-made. Usage: I am a great animal lover and will not even wear synthetic leather for fear that it will be mistaken for the real thing. Discuss

  3. turndown Definition: (noun) The act of refusing an offer. Synonyms: nonacceptance. Usage: The turndown was polite but very firm, leaving no doubt that Roger thought our salary proposal was insufficient. Discuss

  4. comminute Definition: (verb) Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading. Synonyms: bray, mash, crunch, grind. Usage: The chef comminuted the spices in his mortar for several minutes before sprinkling them on the chicken. Discuss

Laisser une réponse