viva

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an examination conducted by spoken communication

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian viva.

In classic literature

Synonyms

oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva voce

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