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deficiencynoun(countable) An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.
missverb(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret; to feel sadness at the absence of somebody or something.
wantverb(transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand.
absencenounA state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
defiesverb(transitive) To refuse to obey.
eludesverb(transitive) To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.
failsverb(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
failurenounState or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
gapsnounAn opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
inadequatenounNot adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
insufficientNot sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
interferesverb(intransitive) To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
lakhsnounOne hundred thousand rupees.
losesverb(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
missesnounA range of clothing sizes for women of average height and build.
missingnounNot present when it (they) should be.
needsnoun(archaic) Either directly or indirectly preceded or followed by an auxiliary verb, often must: of necessity or need; necessarily, indispensably.
requiresverbNaturally to demand (something) as indispensable; to need, to call for as necessary.
shortagenounA lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
shortagesnounA lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

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