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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Vocal

I just had an award given to me by a Beatle," Gill said with wonder, and then looked at West -- who's often been vocal at a perceived lack of mainstream industry acceptance -- in the audience. "Have you had that happen yet, Kanye?"

What does vocal mean here?

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Hi LiJ If you are 'vocal' about something, that means that you express your opinion about it freely and/or often. A synonym would be 'outspoken'.

— Yankee

  • Hi LiJ If you are 'vocal' about something, that means that you express your opinion about it freely and/or often.
  • A synonym would be 'outspoken'.
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Hi LiJ

If you are 'vocal' about something, that means that you express your opinion about it freely and/or often. A synonym would be 'outspoken'.
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He speaks out about things, perhaps more than is prudent. In this case, the use of "perceived" might suggest the offense is imagined.
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AvangiHe speaks out about things, perhaps more than is prudent. In this case, the use of "perceived" might suggest the offense is imagined.
Got it! Thanks, Avangi.
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