hovel
n. a unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live
He’s so bratty! He called my cottage a hovel!
strenuous
adj. needs lots of effort/energy
I hate doing strenuous tasks.
capitulate
v. to give it; to surrender
The army capitulated to the enemy after a long long battle.
menial
adj. of or relating to low-level, humble work
My job is menial, yet I have a good pay.
illiterate
adj. unable to read or write
The blind man was illiterate until Macy came along.