sigma

She's carrying out a COMPARATIVE study of health in inner cities and rural areas

comparing

These new laws will have FAR-REACHING benefits for all working mothers.

has a great influence

humans with comparative levels of ADIPOSE tissues would be considered obese

relating to animal fat

She was not just overweight; she was CLINICALLY OBESE

very fat in a way that is dangerous to health

Tracking technologies have SHED LIGHT ON the birds' social nature

make something easier to understand

make something easier to understand

It is well known that radiation can cause MUTATION

the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences

the GENOME of the polar bear may also provide the solution for another condition

the complete set of genetic material of a human, animal, plant, or other living thing

Christmas COMES ROUND so quickly!

If an event that happens regularly comes round, it happens at its usual time

Anita passed along some used MATERNITY clothes

relating to a period during which a woman is pregnant

female polar bears will dig maternity DENS in the snow

the home of particular types of wild animal

A mother bear is fiercely protective of her CUBS.

a young lion, bear, wolf, etc.

Acid rain DEPLETES the region's fish stocks.

reduce something in size or amount, esp. supplies, energy, or money

the two PHYSIOLOGISTS found an explanation

a person who studies physiology (sinh lí học)

It's a curious PARADOX that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty

a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics

A good leader must have the CAPACITY to make decisions

someone's ability to do a particular thing

She had to RESORT to borrowing money to pay her bills

Turn to and adopt

His aunt was 93 and BEDRIDDEN

having to stay in bed because of illness or injury

PRIMATES exhibit complex social behaviors in their natural habitats

a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes

I dug a trench around the tent to keep rainwater from getting in.

a narrow channel dug into the ground

The European Convention of Human Rights has been incorporated into Irish law

include something as part of something larger

a campaign to discourage people from smoking

prevent

We went back to Ireland for my uncle's burial

the act of putting a dead body into the ground, or the ceremony connected with this

Meetings of the council are held in the council chamber

a room used for a special or official purpose

He felt like a rat in a maze

a complicated system of paths

The train entered the tunnel.

a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people

The wall of the church was inscribed with the names of the dead from World War I

carve

My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.

someone who had a job or a position before someone else

Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.

get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be

apocalyptic warnings about our destruction of the environment

showing or describing the total destruction and end of the world, or extremely bad future events

He was shot as he made a misguided attempt to stop the robbers single-handed.

unreasonable or unsuitable because of being based on bad judgment or on wrong information or beliefs

We put $20,000 capital into the business, but we're unlikely to see any return for a few years.

money and possessions, especially a large amount of money used for producing more wealth or for starting a new business

The company announced the redeployment of staff to new departments.

Deploy or move (soldiers, equipment, supplies, etc.) to a different place or use them in a different way

Authorities enforce strict regulations on public gatherings to maintain order.

make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted

I spoke first to preempt any misunderstanding.

prevent something from happening by taking action first

She made a bold decision to start her own business.

showing a willingness to take risks

The island has a thriving community and a rich and tragic history

growing, developing, or being successful

Her astounding speech at the charity event inspired many to donate.

Surprisingly impressive or notable