What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lively exam, not very old (6)" mean?

The definition is "Lively". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VIVA (synonym="exam") + CE (synonym="common era, not very old") = VIVACE; definition: "Lively" The answer is VIVACE.

Lively exam, not very old (6)

Times Cryptic #28727 | 17 Across | 2023-10-06 flower

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