| preparedness | |
| substitute(noun, adjective, cover, remedy, alternative) | |
| makeshift(noun, adjective, remedy, alternative, option) | |
| replacement | |
| stopgap(noun, adjective, remedy, alternative, option) | |
| temporary | |
| understudy(noun, substitute) | |
| alternate | |
| second | |
| support(noun, remedy, alternative, option) | |
| surrogate | |
| aid(noun, remedy, alternative, option) | |
| alacrity | |
| alternative(noun, remedy, option) | |
| attendant(noun, control, duty, reliable, responsible) | |
| backup | |
| crossing guard(noun, control, duty, reliable, responsible) | |
| desk sergeant(noun, control, duty, reliable, responsible) | |
| duty boy(noun, control, duty, reliable, responsible) | |
| duty man(noun, control, duty, reliable, responsible) |
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