究極の英単語 Vol.4 p461 ~ 468

461. ancillary = providing additional help

462. incongruous = strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a particular situation

463. a moot question = something that has not been decided or agreed

464. pedantic = paying too much attention to small unimportant details or rules

callous = not caring that other people are suffering

465. equestrian = relating to horse riding

lusty = strong and healthy

466. prostrate = lying on your front with your face towards the ground

467. effervescent = full of energy and happiness

468. jovial = friendly and cheerful

languid = lacking strength, will

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p455 ~ 460

455. shoal = a large group ( of fish, etc. swimming together )

cordon = a line of police or soldiers around an area

456. gully = a small narrow valley

stuck in a rut = living or working in a boring situation that you cannnot easily change

457. squalor = very dirty and unpleasant conditions

at the end of one's tether = unable to bear any more difficulties, etc.

458. hermit = someone who prefers to live away from other people

459. cistern = a large container that water is stored in

kiln = a special oven for baking clay pots, etc.

460. thimble = a small cap put over the end of the finger when sewing

upholstery = material used to cover chairs, etc.

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p449 ~ 454

449. collusion = a secret agreement to do something dishonest

450. mutiny = the act of taking power from the person in charge

the onus = someone's duty or responsibility

451. preponderance = larger number, state of being more

prerogative = a special right that someone has

452. chaff = outer cover of seed, separated from the grain

453. bale = a large amount ( of a soft material tied tightly together )

crux = the most important part ( of a problem or question )

454. pall = a thick dark cloud ( of smoke, dust, etc. )

plethora = a very large number ( of things )