VOCATION
A vocation is a “a particular occupation, business, or profession” or someone’s calling. Interestingly, the English word vocation originally comes from the Latin verb vocāre, which means “to call.” Someone is likely to refer to their job as their vocation if they really feel like it was something they were born or destined to do. Relatedly, vocation is also used to refer to the work of priests, preachers, and other religious people who believe they have been called by God.
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LIVELIHOOD
A person’s livelihood is the activity that they do to ensure that they continue to be alive. This word goes the extra mile, adding an air of importance and necessity to the work that a person does. Livelihood is often used in news stories to refer to jobs or activities that a large number of people do to support themselves, especially if those jobs are in danger.
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CRAFT
A craft is an activity that requires a lot of skill or special ability. Activities such as sculpting, cooking, or writing are some examples of things a person may describe as their craft if they feel it demands a lot of practice and skill to master. A person who is especially skilled at a craft is referred to as a craftsman or craftswoman.
ENDEAVOR
Endeavor can be used as a noun to mean “a strenuous effort” or as a verb to mean “make an effort.” Endeavor is used to describe a person who is trying really, really hard to accomplish a goal. Often, this word is used when someone wishes another person “good luck in their future endeavors.”
VIM
Vim is “lively or energetic spirit.” If you want to succeed at something, you are going to need a lot of vim. Vim is often used alongside its synonym vigor to describe a person who is especially spirited or full of energy. The word vim comes from a form of the Latin word vīs, meaning “energy” or “force.”
From Dictionary.com
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