Words ending
in -ssion.

admit → admission

Being let in, or the price to enter.

“Admission to the park is free.”

No common root word

Angry or violent behaviour.

“The dog showed no aggression.”

commit → commission

A job or task given to someone.

“The artist received a commission for a mural.”

No common root word

Caring about others who are suffering.

“He showed compassion for the injured bird.”

concede → concession

Something given up or allowed.

“The shop made a concession and stayed open late.”

confess → confession

Admitting you did something.

“He made a confession about the broken vase.”

depress → depression

A hollow in the ground, or a low mood.

“Rain collected in a depression in the field.”

discuss → discussion

A talk about something.

“We had a discussion about the book.”

emit → emission

Something sent out, such as gas or light.

“Cars produce exhaust emissions.”

express → expression

A look on your face, or a way of saying something.

“Her expression showed she was happy.”

impress → impression

A feeling or idea about something.

“The new school made a good impression.”

No common root word

An important job or task.

“Their mission was to find the lost dog.”

obsess → obsession

Thinking about something all the time.

“Dinosaurs became his obsession.”

omit → omission

Something left out.

“The omission of a full stop changed the meaning.”

No common root word

A very strong feeling or interest.

“She has a passion for painting.”

No common root word

Instruments you hit or shake, such as drums.

“The percussion section kept the beat.”

permit → permission

Being allowed to do something.

“Ask for permission before you leave.”

possess → possession

Something you own.

“His bike is his favourite possession.”

proceed → procession

A line of people moving forward.

“The parade procession moved through town.”

profess → profession

A job that needs special training.

“Teaching is her profession.”

progress → progression

Moving forward step by step.

“The book shows a clear progression of ideas.”

recede → recession

A time when business and trade slow down.

“Many shops closed during the recession.”

No common root word

A period of time for an activity.

“The practice session lasts an hour.”

submit → submission

Something handed in, such as work.

“The deadline for submission is Friday.”

succeed → succession

One thing following another.

“She scored three goals in quick succession.”

transmit → transmission

Sending something from one place to another.

“The radio transmission was clear.”