a fault; something that is not complete or perfect

blemish, imperfection

(an instance of) the state of being short of, less than, what is correct or needed

imperfection, inadequacy

(a) continuous (period of) dry weather causing suffering because of lack of food and water

dryness; shortage of supply

(an almost) complete lack of food in a region

hunger

an absence of or need for (something)

deficiency, need

the state of being poor

want; extreme need, often financial

the condition of being rare; something unusual (and so valuable)

infrequency

deficiency, need

deficiency, need

(an amount caused by) not having enough

deficiency

deficiency

deficiency