Famine
Famine noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Usage example: there's a famine of good general practitioners in many rural areas
Nearby Word: famished
Wealth
Wealth noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: a wealth of advice from all quarters on how they should spend their lottery winnings
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