We have seen the root vocare (which means "to call"). Today let's explore one more word on the same root.

Consider the word "vocation" (It also has the same root). If we see the meaning of this word in dictionary, it will be something like

"The function or career toward which one believes oneself to be called"

Now the word "avocation”. This word is nothing but ab- (away) + vocation. So we can easily guess the meaning of this word.

An avocation is one, which we do, away from our vocation. i.e. a hobby.

So, what are your avocations??