prolixity
名詞
冗長さ、くどさ
The essay was criticized for its prolixity.
そのエッセイは冗長さを批判された。
tenacious
形容詞
粘り強い、執念深い
She is a tenacious researcher who never gives up.
彼女は決して諦めない粘り強い研究者だ。
obdurate
形容詞
頑固な、強情な（否定的）
He remained obdurate despite repeated warnings.
彼は何度警告されても頑固なままだった。
eucatastrophe
名詞
突然の幸福な大逆転
The novel ends with a moving eucatastrophe.
その小説は感動的な幸福な大逆転で終わる。
halcyon
形容詞
平穏で幸福な（過去の）
He often speaks nostalgically of his halcyon days.
彼は若き日の平穏で幸福な時代を懐かしむ。
highfalutin
形容詞（口語・批判的）
大げさな、気取った
The speech was full of highfalutin language.
その演説は気取った言葉ばかりだった。
tessellate
動詞
モザイク状に敷き詰める、反復模様で覆う
The floor was tessellated with colorful tiles.
床は色とりどりのタイルで敷き詰められていた。
surmise
動詞／名詞
推測する／推測
We can only surmise what caused the accident.
事故の原因は推測するしかない。
📖 単文穴埋め問題
【語群】
prolixity / tenacious / obdurate / eucatastrophe / halcyon / highfalutin / tessellate / surmise
1. The professor warned students against unnecessary __________ in their essays.
2. Her __________ efforts eventually led to success.
3. The leader was __________ and refused to compromise.
4. The story’s sudden happy ending is a classic __________.
5. They longed for the __________ days of peace and prosperity.
6. His __________ remarks impressed no one.
7. Ancient artists used stones to __________ the walls.
8. From the evidence, investigators could __________ what had happened.
📖 長文穴埋め問題
【語群】
prolixity / tenacious / obdurate / eucatastrophe / halcyon / highfalutin / tessellate / surmise
長文問題
The author was known for his ( 1 ) __________ writing style, which often frustrated readers.
However, his characters were anything but dull. One hero was remarkably ( 2 ) __________, refusing to yield even when facing impossible odds.
In contrast, the villain was stubborn and ( 3 ) __________, unmoved by reason or compassion.
Yet the novel ultimately moves toward a dramatic ( 4 ) __________, transforming despair into hope.
The author often reflected on the ( 5 ) __________ era of his youth, before conflict shattered society.
Some critics dismissed his language as overly ( 6 ) __________, but others admired its ambition.
Carefully crafted images seemed to ( 7 ) __________ the narrative with recurring symbols.
From these patterns, readers could ( 8 ) __________ deeper meanings beneath the surface.
✅単文問題 解答
1. prolixity
2. tenacious
3. obdurate
4. eucatastrophe
5. halcyon
6. highfalutin
7. tessellate
8. surmise
✅長文問題 解答
1. prolixity
2. tenacious
3. obdurate
4. eucatastrophe
5. halcyon
6. highfalutin
7. tessellate
8. surmise
【問題1】
テーマ
「粘り強さは常に美徳であると言えるか」
指示
• 80〜120語
• 賛成・反対どちらでもよい
• 理由を2つ以上述べる
• 次の語から 2語以上 使用せよ
指定語彙
tenacious / obdurate / surmise / halcyon
✨ 模範解答
Tenacity is often praised as a virtue, but it is not always beneficial.
While a tenacious attitude can help people overcome difficulties, it may turn harmful when it becomes obdurate and resistant to reason.
In such cases, individuals may cling to outdated ideas from halcyon times that no longer exist.
From these examples, we can surmise that persistence must be balanced with flexibility.
【問題2】
テーマ
「現代社会では、簡潔な表現が重視されすぎていると思うか」
指示
• 120〜150語
• 自分の意見を明確に述べる
• 理由を2つ
• 次の語から 2語以上 使用せよ
指定語彙
prolixity / highfalutin / surmise / halcyon
✨ 模範解答
I believe that modern society sometimes places too much emphasis on brevity.
In an effort to avoid prolixity, people may oversimplify complex ideas.
As a result, meaningful discussions are replaced by shallow exchanges filled with highfalutin buzzwords.
Some argue that the past was a halcyon age of thoughtful communication, but this may be idealized.
Nevertheless, we can surmise that clarity should not come at the expense of
【問題3】
【語群】
prolixity / tenacious / obdurate / eucatastrophe / tessellate / surmise
The novelist was admired for his imaginative storytelling, though some criticized the ( 1 ) ________ of his prose.
His heroes were often ( 2 ) ________, refusing to surrender even in despair, while villains tended to be cold and ( 3 ) ________.
Many of his works culminated in a sudden ( 4 ) ________, bringing unexpected hope.
Repeated symbols seemed to ( 5 ) ________ the narrative, allowing readers to ( 6 ) ________ deeper meanings.
✅ 解答
1. prolixity
2. tenacious
3. obdurate
4. eucatastrophe
5. tessellate
6. surmise
【問題4】
テーマ
「物語は現実を反映すべきか、それとも理想を描くべきか」
指示
• 150語前後
• 次の語から 3語以上 使用
eucatastrophe / halcyon / surmise / tessellate / obdurate
✨ 模範解答
Stories need not merely mirror reality; they can also offer visions of hope.
While some critics remain obdurate in their belief that fiction should reflect harsh truths, others value narratives that provide eucatastrophe.
Such stories often evoke halcyon ideals that inspire readers.
Recurring themes tessellate these narratives, allowing audiences to surmise meanings beyond the surface.
In this way, literature balances realism with aspiration.
