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Using a good dictionary, find the shade of difference in the following:

‘Profession’ refers to ____________

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'Profession' refers to a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

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Chapter 2.1: Vocation - Warming up [Page 26]

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Chapter 2.1 Vocation
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