395. The term "dry cleaning" is something of a ______ , since this process generally involves application of perchloroethylene, a liquid chemical.
A. stereotype
B. memento
C. proverb
D. misnomer
E. speculation
396. For thousands of years, nomads, conquerors, traders, and pilgrims have ______ the region, contributing to its multicultural heritage and its ______ of artifacts.
A. examined, dearth
B. circumvented, selection
C. canvassed, paucity
D. traversed, wealth
E. studied, uniformity