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        vocal

        vo·cal

        vocal

         
         
        pronunciation:
        vo kl
        features:
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        part of speech: adjective
        definition 1: having to do with or produced by the voice.
        Giggles and screams are vocal sounds.
        synonyms:
        oral, uttered
        similar words:
        articulated, spoken, verbal
        definition 2: performed by singing.
        Franz Schubert is famous for composing vocal music.
        definition 3: given to speaking in an open or strong way.
        She is vocal in her support of our school.
        synonyms:
        outspoken
        similar words:
        loud
        derivation: vocally (adv.)
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