Definitions
an examination conducted by spoken communication
Word origin
Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian viva.
Used in a sentence
“The message has been mostly perverted from the moment of his death, but it hasn't been invalidated. So, viva Jesus of Nazareth and joy to the world!”
“...the people clapped and vivaed, groaned and hooted, as they were pleased or disappointed, until at length the intense excitement began to subside...”
“The next evening Paine went to the theatre. The state-box had been prepared for him. The house rose and vivaed as he entered.”
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01“Oral exam”4 letters
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