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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.