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 )