Vocation most closely refers to...

• A. A particular occupation or profession
• B. A vacation plan
• C. A physical disability
• D. A decorative item

Answer: (A)

Vocation is about what you do for work—your occupation or profession—often with the idea of a calling or natural fit. The root meaning of the word comes from a sense of being called to a particular line of work, so it points to the career someone pursues. That makes the option describing a particular occupation or profession the best match. The other options refer to a vacation, a disability, or a decorative item, none of which capture the idea of a person’s career.