Meaning of viva | Babel Free
ˈvaɪ.vəDefinitions
- A shout of applause.
- An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
- a region of Manhattanville, Harlem, New York City
- Used to express acclamation, salute, or applause.
- (used as an exclamation of acclaim or approval): Viva Zapata!
- long live; up with (a specified person or thing)
- (Education) an oral examination
- (Education) to examine orally
Examples
“When the cibolero returned to the plain, he was received with a fresh burst of vivas, and kerchiefs were waved to greet him.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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