viva

UK
/ˈviːvə/
US
/ˈviːvə/

Translations

vivanoun
vivas
pl
UK
/ˈviːvə/
US
/ˈviːvə/
устный экзамен
She passed her viva with flying colors.
Она сдала свой устный экзамен на отлично.
Additional translations
вива воце
устная защита
vivaadjective
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "viva exam", functioning like an adjective.
vivainterjection
UK
/ˈvaɪ.və/
US
/ˈvaɪ.və/
Viva la revolución!
Ура революции!
Additional translations
да здравствует

Definitions

vivanoun
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
She was nervous about her viva, but she had prepared thoroughly.
vivaadjective
Attributive: relating to or designating an oral examination.
All doctoral candidates must pass a viva assessment before graduation.
vivainterjection
An exclamation used to express approval, support, or encouragement, often in celebration of someone's success or in support of a cause.
Viva la revolución! The crowd cheered as the leader took the stage.