6
scarceness(noun, weakness, failure, lack, shortage)
6
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
starvation(noun, pass, passion, desire, difficulty)
5
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5
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5
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