What It Means: According to dictionary.com, the word means "of, pertaining to, or resembling twilight, dim." Additionally, there is a definition relating to zoology, which is, "appearing or active in the twilight, as certain bats and insects." Since chinchillas are animals, I believe that the second definition is the most appropriate for this use of the word.
Crepuscular (adj.) In dictionary.com Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crepuscular
Level of Familiarity: Prior to reading this word on Wikipedia, I had never seen this word before and had no idea what it could mean. I was intrigued and tempted to look it up to make sure that it is indeed a word.
Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why? Yes, I want to know this word well, because I was previously telling everyone that my chinchilla is "nocturnal." Now, I can use the word "crepuscular" instead, if I want. I think it will be beneficial for me to know that this word can be used to describe my chinchilla's behavior.
Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...If So, Who and Why? I think that this word would be beneficial for others to know, especially those who work with animals. Others should also know this word, as it can be used to refer to twilight, as in the time of day. This is an interesting word to know.
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