Clever; good at understanding what is needed and acting on it.
shrewd
Being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group.
or
The bottom surface of the foot or of a shoe or boot.
or
A flat fish that is caught and eaten for food.
Sole
Great pain or suffering
or
To cause pain or suffering.
Torment
Lacking water; thirsty.
Parched.
Something that is waited for; expected, or hoped for.
or
To look in the ground for valuable metals like gold and silver.
Prospect
A person who explores an area to look for valuable metals.
Prospector
In short supply; not plentiful.
scarce
A small village.
Hamlet
A large number.
or
One who greets and entertains guests and takes care of their needs at a party or restaurant.
Host
A feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future.
Misgiving
To make or become very dry.
parch
To show or prove to be true.
or
To approve or give one's agreement to.
confirm
Very far away in time.
or
Very far away; not near or close by.
distant
The length of the space between two places.
distance
A person who sets up something that lasts.
or
To sink below the surface of the water.
founder
Something that is helpful or useful.
Advantage
To make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly.