scarcity [scarcities](an inadequate amount of something; a shortage) noun [UK: ˈskeə.sɪ.ti] [US: ˈsker.sə.ti]In times of plenty, remember the scarcity. = En tiempo de abundancia, recuerda la carestía.
shortage [shortages](lack or deficiency) noun [UK: ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ] [US: ˈʃɔːr.tədʒ]