[C18T4] - Alfred Wegener: science, exploration and the theory of continental drift

Reputation

The opinion people have about someone or something.

Proposed

Suggested an idea or plan for consideration.

Extensively

In a detailed and thorough manner.

Plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable.

Reception

The way something is received or accepted by others.

Controversy

A public disagreement or heated debate.

Lateral(ly)

Relating to the side or sideways movement.

Paleontology

The study of fossils and ancient life forms.

Climatology

The study of climate and weather patterns.

Derivative (Noun/ Adjective)

Something that has developed from an earlier form.

Intriguing

Fascinating or interesting.

Sideline

A secondary activity or interest, not the main focus.

Guideposts

Indicators or points of reference.

Displacement

The act of moving something from its usual place.

Retrospectively

Looking back on or reviewing past events.

Fulfilled intentions

Goals or plans that have been successfully carried out.

Harbour

A place on the coast where ships dock, or to keep something secretly.

Immigration (Noun)

The process of moving to another country to live permanently.

Nutrients (Noun, plural)

Substances in food that help organisms grow and stay healthy.

Acid (Noun)

A substance with a sour taste that can dissolve materials; also refers to a sharp or biting tone.