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subvocal

/sʌbˈvoʊkəl/ /sʌbˈvoʊkl̩/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining words or statements formed in thought and expressed inwardly but not, or not yet, uttered aloud.

Examples :

"During the stressful exam, Maria reread the question several times, her subvocal analysis helping her to choose the best answer without speaking a word. "
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Illustration analysis

analysis noun

/əˈnælɪsɪs/

Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).

"The teacher's analysis of the student's essay focused on identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. "

Illustration articulated

articulated verb

/ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪtɪd/ /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪtɪd/

To make clear or effective.

"The teacher clearly articulated the homework instructions so everyone understood. "

Illustration imperfectly

imperfectly adverb

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/ /ɪmˈpɜːfɪktli/

In an imperfect manner or degree; not fully or completely.

"She understood the instructions, but followed them imperfectly, resulting in a slightly flawed drawing. "

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration inaudible

inaudible adjective

/ɪnˈɔːdəbl/ /ɪnˈɑːdəbl/

Unable to be heard or not loud enough to be heard.

"Dogs can hear this whistle, but for people it is inaudible."

Illustration statements

statements noun

/ˈsteɪt.mənts/

A declaration or remark.

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

Illustration subtonic

subtonic noun

/sʌbˈtɑnɪk/ /sʌbˈtɒnɪk/

The note immediately below the upper note of a musical scale.

"In the key of C major, B is the subtonic because it is one step below C, the tonic. "

Illustration stressful

stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

Irritating; causing stress.

"The long commute was very stressful. "

Illustration inwardly

inwardly adverb

/ˈɪnwədli/ /ˈɪnwɚdli/

In an inward manner; on the inside or to oneself.

"Jacob groaned inwardly when he was called on to answer the question."

Illustration expressed

expressed verb

/ɛkˈspɹɛst/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

Illustration speaking

speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "