Vocabulary List 24

shortly
(adverb) soon; in a short time
I will be there shortly.

short-lived
(adjective) lasting for a short period of time
His happiness was short-lived.

shortage
(noun) a lack of something that is needed or wanted
There is a shortage of food in some areas.

shortfall
(noun) a deficit of something expected or required
The company is facing a $1 billion shortfall in revenue.

shortchange
(verb) to give less than what is expected or deserved
Some children have been shortchanged in public education.

shortcoming
(noun) a fault or weakness of someone or something
My lack of focus is my biggest shortcoming.