Sentence:  Gabriel was a classic bludger. He was a drop-out in the very modern sense of the word. The Rossettis were anything but well-heeled. Solid old brother William kept the show on the road. Gabriel <WSD>bludged</WSD> on the family. He <WSD>bludged</WSD> on his mates. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To take some benefit and give nothing in return.