(~s)
1.
A ~ is a task that you must do but that you find unpleasant or boring.
She sees exercise primarily as an unavoidable ~...
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2.
Chores are tasks such as cleaning, washing, and ironing that have to be done regularly at home.
My husband and I both go out to work so we share the household ~s.
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