Deficiency and Slew

Deficiency

Deficiency noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Slew is an antonym for deficiency.

Nearby Words: deficient, deficit, deficiently

Slew

Slew noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: we still have a slew of work to do on this project

Deficiency is an antonym for slew.

Nearby Words: slewing, slewed
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