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avocation

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9 lettersPronunciation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/Part of speech nounSorted aacinootvStarts with AEnds with N0 clues
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Definitions

  1. an auxiliary activity

Word origin

From Latin āvocātiō (“a distraction”), from āvocō (“to call off, distract”).

Used in a sentence

  • But though she could neither sleep nor rest in her bed, yet, having no avocation from it, she was found there by her father at his return from Allworthy's, which was not till past ten o'clock in the morning.
  • But yield who will to their separation, My object in living is to unite My avocation and my vocation As my two eyes make one in sight.
  • Gardening is a wholesome avocation that encourages appreciation for nature and concern for the preservation and enhancement of our environment.

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