| In short supply |
SCARCE |
| Incarcerated person |
PRISONER |
| Inconsiderate, harsh |
UNKIND |
| Insurance statistician |
ACTUARY |
| Micro-organisms that can cause disease |
BACTERIA |
| Not expected to happen |
UNLIKELY |
| Performance by one |
SOLO |
| Physically existing |
REAL |
| Received gladly |
WELCOMED |
| Redolent |
SMELLING |
| Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree, in short |
POSTGRAD |
| Roofed platform along the outside of a house |
VERANDA |
| Seats for singles |
CHAIRS |
| Takes from a lower to a higher position |
ELEVATES |
| Time away from work |
VACATION |
| Writing implement |
PENCIL |