oral
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɔːrəl/
KK: /ˈɔrəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to the mouth or spoken communication, rather than written.
Example
The teacher gave an oral presentation to the class.
Conversation
I have to prepare for my oral presentation next week.
Oh, those can be nerve-wracking!
Yeah, I'm mostly worried about speaking clearly during the oral part.
Just practice a lot, and you'll be fine. You got this!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verbal
spoken
vocal
Antonyms
written
nonverbal
silent
noun
Definition
A type of exam where students answer questions by speaking instead of writing.
Example
She prepared for her oral by practicing her answers out loud.
Conversation
I have my oral exam next week and I'm super nervous.
You'll do great! Just practice speaking out loud.
I hope so, but I really hate the pressure of an oral test.
Root Explanation
Oral → It is derived from the Latin word "oralis" (meaning of the mouth), which comes from "os" (meaning mouth). The word "oral" refers to anything related to the mouth.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for mouth, 'os', to remember that 'oral' relates to things concerning the mouth.
Visually Confused Words
toral
soral
roral
poral
moral
loral
horal
goral