The ................... damaged properties all along the coast.

A ................ struck the southern coast with tremendous force.

The ............................ caused immense damage in the regions along the coast.

The ............................. has been dormant for years, but last month it showed signs of new life.

Several ................................... were heard during the night as the army occupied the city.

The American .................................... of 1861–1865 was fought between the south and the north.

There has been a major ................................... on the motorway.

....................... rain has brought serious problems.

The storm caused widespread ...................................... along the coast.

The ................................. were caused by heavy rain.

Relief workers are bringing food to ............................-stricken areas.

..................... is widespread in parts of Africa, with millions suffering from malnutrition.

The authorities are taking steps to prevent an ............................ of cholera.

The ..................... was spread from rats to fleas and then on to humans.