Basic Details
Word: Drudge
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Someone who does hard, boring, or menial work.
Synonyms: Toiler, labourer, grunt
Antonyms: Idler, slacker, snob
Idioms and Phrases
- Drudge through: To work hard through something tedious. Example: "She had to drudge through her homework before she could go out to play."
- A drudge's life: A life filled with hard, uninteresting work. Example: "He felt he was leading a drudge's life working at the same job for years with no excitement."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The drudge of daily chores can sometimes feel overwhelming, but they help keep the house tidy.
Example 2: He worked as a drudge in the factory, performing the same task over and over again each day.
Example 3: Many people feel like drudges when they are stuck in jobs that dont inspire them.
Fun Fact
The word "drudge" comes from the Old English word "drucgan," which means to "endure" or "to work hard." It has been used since the 15th century to refer to people doing monotonous work.
Famous Quote
"The greatest reward for a persons toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." John Ruskin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drudge" mean?
a) A hard worker
b) An easy task
c) A fun job
d) A type of sport
Answer: a) A hard worker
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drudge"?
a) Manager
b) Toiler
c) Pupil
d) Artist
Answer: b) Toiler
3. What is an antonym of "drudge"?
a) Labourer
b) Idler
c) Hard worker
d) Toiler
Answer: b) Idler
4. Which sentence uses "drudge" correctly?
a) He drudges through his homework every night.
b) She always enjoys being the drudge of the party.
c) The drudge made everyone laugh with his jokes.
d) They were drudging down the hill quickly.
Answer: a) He drudges through his homework every night.
5. What does the phrase "drudge through" mean?
a) To finish something quickly
b) To work hard through something tedious
c) To have fun
d) To quit working
Answer: b) To work hard through something tedious
