Drudgery [Noun]

Sentence: So the most likely explanation for any drudgery associated with treadmill exercise is psychological. Treadmills are indoor machines, and many studies show that people generally prefer outdoor workouts. In various experiments, people have reported experiencing less fatigue, more vitality and greater pleasure after walking outside compared with on an indoor treadmill. (Source: well.blogs.nytimes.com)

Meaning: Menial or boring work

How To Remember?

No one likes menial work. No one likes dull work. But they might have to do it because of some constraints. And they do it with a grudge. So, drudge makes you grudge. Remember thus!

Synonyms?

Grind; Plodding; Slog.

Antonym?

Relaxation.

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