Viva

usgb/ˈviːvə/
noun

An examination where you speak instead of writing.

After submitting his thesis, he successfully passed his viva.
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Often appears as...

  • viva voce examination
  • pass the viva

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Formal

Academic

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Academic Setting

Viva is often used in universities and involves verbal responses to examiners' questions.

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She is preparing for her doctoral viva.
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Stress Preparation

A viva can be stressful; understanding its purpose helps reduce anxiety.

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He spent weeks preparing for his viva.
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Defense Mechanism

In a viva, you usually defend your work or argument against critical examination.

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During her viva, she expertly defended her thesis.
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