Lacking
Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Numerous
Both words in one sentence
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The four Elemental clans rule over most of the human lands, while the numerous Totem clans are scattered throughout, most lacking any unity (like their chosen animals).
Source: Functional Magic aka: Magic -
In large part because it makes him uncomfortable (it has been mentioned that knowledge of women is the one area of study in which he is lacking), but also because he is unwilling too become close to any woman who might be used against him by his numerous enemies.
Source: Franchise / Doc Savage
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