In other cultures, looking thin for a husband-to-be is not        a woman desires at all, but looking a little overweight is considered more attractive.

2.  After the earthquake, we can see the           of the village

The fire caused thousands of pounds' ________of damage.

Seeing the happy ______ of children playing in the park, I’m full of joy and confidence in the future of our travel agency.

The visiting European architects showed great ______ for the ancient Chinese building designs in the Forbidden City.