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grudging
given or allowed reluctantly or resentfully.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
basal
forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
riven
split or torn apart violently.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
bough
a main branch of a tree.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
pittance
a very small or inadequate amount of money.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
miseria
sensible
chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
drawn
enticed or persuaded to speak or reveal more information.
Source: Children of Memory - Novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Usage Example: 'Damn' is all she says, and after that she won't be drawn.