as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
the students are required to write two papers and take a viva voce examination
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Adjective
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His son developed Bell's palsy, a sudden paralysis on one side of the face, but recovered quickly after a course of oral antibiotics.
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The oral warning did not come with any formal discipline or fines for the players and was not meant to single out the content of the message, according to MLB.
Adjective
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Pay attention during the rest of the day to avoid accidents – verbal or physical.
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Antonucci said working with dogs can help patients practice and improve communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
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“Viva voce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viva%20voce. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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