avocation | SAT Word of the Day
Would that we could get paid for our avocations, no?
⚡️ Quick Quiz: Do you know what AVOCATION means already?
avocation most nearly means
(A) rest
(B) calling
(C) hobby
(D) skill
(E) obligation
And one more:
Which of the following statements best illustrates the concept of an avocation?
(A) Dr. Rhee sees patients on weekdays at Memorial Hospital.
(B) Marcus finished law school and joined a firm that had recruited him the year before.
(C) Professor Flip teaches economics, but doesn't want to opine on the possibility of a recession.
(D) The apprentice dedicated years to mastering the craft of woodworking.
(E) Though she works as a researcher, Sofia competes in chess tournaments online.
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ℹ️ Part of speech of avocation
avocation is a NOUN (count noun, singular).
🗣️ Pronunciation of avocation
avocation is pronounced /æ.və.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ or ah-vuh-KAY-shun.
📚️ Definition of avocation
A hobby or activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation, typically for enjoyment. Example: photography as an avocation.
Uncommon in modern usage: One's employment or job.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of avocation in usage:
Tinkering with machines was an avocation for Grace Hopper before it morphed into a career that led to her pioneering contributions to modern computing.
Though he is most famous as a filmmaker, Werner Herzog's avocation of writing provides him an outlet for his creativity not explored in films.
I play guitar as an avocation, fully realizing that I can never even begin to match the talent of the greats.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
C, hobby. Explanations: A doesn't work because "rest" refers simply to relaxing or stopping work. B refers to a career or something you feel strongly drawn to as a career. D is incorrect because "skill" refers to an ability rather than an activity. E is wrong because an avocation is voluntary and pleasurable, not an obligation.
E, Though she works as a researcher.... Explanation: This perfectly illustrates an avocation - chess is Sofia's secondary pursuit while research is her profession. A describes Dr. Rhee's primary occupation, not avocation. B describes Marcus's profession, and how he got a job. C describes the professor's unwillingness to go on record with his expertise. D describes dedicating oneself to a skill, not a hobby.
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