Grub
Grub noun - A person who does very hard or dull work.
Usage example: you may have to spend some time working as a grub before challenging work comes your way
Nearby Word: grubby
Worker
Worker noun - A person who does very hard or dull work.
Usage example: a champion of the rights of the farm workers who pick the nation's fruits and vegetables
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