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prevailing

existing at a particular time; widely accepted or dominant.

notion

an idea, belief, or opinion about something.

speculate

to form a theory or guess about something without having complete evidence.

stretch up

to extend or reach upward, usually to get something higher.

trait

a specific characteristic or quality that belongs to a person, animal, or thing.

offspring

the young or children produced by a person, animal, or plant.

descendant

a person, animal, or plant that comes from a particular ancestor; the opposite of ancestor.

pioneer

a person who is among the first to explore, develop, or study a new area of knowledge or activity.

deposition

the process by which material carried by wind, water, or ice is laid down or deposited on a surface.

uniformitarianism

the scientific theory that the same natural processes we see shaping Earth today—like erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity—have been occurring in the same way throughout Earth’s history.

sedimentation

a natural process in which rock is formed from small pieces of sand, stone, etc. that have been left by water, ice, or wind :

epic

very large, impressive, or extraordinary in scale or impact.

correspondence

letters or communication exchanged between people.

insight

a deep understanding of a person, thing, or situation.

provoke

to cause a reaction, especially a strong or angry one.

outrage

a strong feeling of anger or shock, often in response to something considered unfair or offensive.

elaborate

to explain something in more detail or with greater depth.

instant

happening immediately or very quickly.

sellout

when all copies of a product (like a book, ticket, or item) are sold;

outline

to give a summary or general description of something, often highlighting the main points.