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UNIT 5A&B Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| effusivity | how quickly a material absorbs or releases heat |
| connoisseur | an expert judge in matters of taste (art,food, music) |
| insulative | able to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from passing through |
| grueling | extremely tiring or demanding |
| predominant | most common or most powerful |
| acclimated | adjusted to a new environment |
| caravan | a group of people or vehicles traveling together |
| nomad | a person who moves from place to place without a permanent home |
| traverse | to travel across or through |
| divine | related to God or a higher power; extremely good or beautiful |
| obscure | not clear or easy to understand; hidden or unknown |
| pedantic | overly concerned with minor details or rules showing off knowledge |
| lurid | shocking, vivid, or sensational |
| repertoire | a collection of skills, works, or performances someone can do |
| coaxing | gently persuading someone to do something |
| criterion | a standard used to judge or decide something |
| rigorous | extremely thorough, strict, or demanding |
| aesthetic | related to beauty or the appreciation of art |
| wicking | drawing moisture away from a surface |
| apparel | clothing |