vocation
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A strong feeling that a particular career or way of life is right for you; a calling.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
calling
profession
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Which word fits the gap? "Teaching felt like her true _____."
Answer: vocation
In your own words, what does "vocation" mean?
A strong feeling that a particular career or way of life is right for you; a calling.
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