Associations to the word «Avocation»

Wiktionary

AVOCATION, noun. (obsolete) A calling away; a diversion.
AVOCATION, noun. A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
AVOCATION, noun. That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
AVOCATION, noun. Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

Dictionary definition

AVOCATION, noun. An auxiliary activity.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras