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vocations

/voʊˈkeɪʃənz/ /vəˈkeɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

Examples :

"Many young people feel pressure to choose their vocations early in life, wondering what careers they are truly meant to pursue. "
religion work job theology soul

Related Words

Illustration qualified

qualified adjective

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/

Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

"My brother is qualified to be a teacher because he has a degree in education and several years of experience working with children. "

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occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration response

response noun

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

"My teacher asked for a response to the question, so I wrote an answer on the board. "

Illustration carpentry

carpentry noun

/ˈkɑːrpəntri/ /ˈkɑːrpɪntri/

The trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures; woodworking.

"My grandfather's carpentry skills allowed him to build a beautiful wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

Illustration wondering

wondering verb

/ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/

To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

"The little girl was wondering at the colorful balloons floating in the sky. "

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programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration perceived

perceived verb

/pəˈsiːvd/ /pɚˈsivd/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's frustration by the tone of her voice. "

Illustration undertake

undertake verb

/ʌndəˈteɪk/

To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

"My brother undertook the task of organizing the family picnic. "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."