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vocation

/voʊˈkeɪʃn/
vo · ca · tion voʊ · ˈkeɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. job or profession
中文释义
职业，行业
Significado en Español
vocación
한국어 뜻
직업, 소명
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghề nghiệp, thiên chức
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Example Sentence

Teaching is his vocation.

教师是他的职业。

Synonyms
career occupation
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
voca(call)+tion(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “vocation” as used in the sentence: “She discovered her true vocation as a teacher and felt fulfilled in her career choice.”

  1. A hobby
  2. B occupation
  3. C retirement
  4. D vacation
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B — occupation. “vocation” means n. job or profession

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He felt strongly that teaching was his true ______ in life.

  1. A hobby
  2. B pastime
  3. C vocation
  4. D vacation
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C — vocation. “vocation” means n. job or profession

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Common questions about “vocation”

What does “vocation” mean?

vocation — n. job or profession. In Chinese: 职业，行业.

How do you pronounce “vocation”?

vocation is pronounced /voʊˈkeɪʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: vo · ca · tion.

How do you use “vocation” in a sentence?

Teaching is his vocation. (教师是他的职业。)

What are synonyms for “vocation”?

career, occupation — all close in meaning to vocation (n. job or profession).

Is “vocation” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. vocation appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “vocation”?

voca(call)+tion(noun)

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