The old woman's ...to her job is really wonderful. (Devote) The ...of the snow under the rays of the sun was really srriking. (White) There is a ...of fresh water in some African countries. (Short)

The old woman's devotion (сильная привязанность) to her job is really wonderful.

The whiteness (белизна) of the snow under the rays of the sun was really striking.

There is a shortage (нехватка) of fresh water in some African countries.