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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy