1. versus
①used for stating that two things are being compared in order to show that they are different or that one is better than the other
e.g. The US dollar fell versus other key currencies on Friday.
②used for showing that two people, groups, or teams are competing against each other in a sports event or a court case
e.g. We are waiting for a court decision on Smith versus Watts.
2. scarce= if something is scarce, there is not very much of it
e.g. Fresh water and medicines were scarce in the disaster area.
3. eminently= particularly
e.g. He is one of the eminent clerks.
