12-letter words
ending in TION.

A shortened form of a word, such as Dr for Doctor.

Getting faster; the rate at which speed increases.

A gradual build-up of something over time.

Words close together that start with the same sound.

Excited or worried feeling about something to come.

Thanks for something; understanding of its value.

Saying words clearly; a joint where bones meet.

Calling off something that was planned.

Adding chlorine to water to kill germs.

A large, organised society with its own way of life.

Taking control of another land and settling there.

Praise, or an official award for doing well.

Something given to make up for a loss or injury.

Something that makes a situation harder; an extra medical problem.

Strong disapproval of something.

Water drops that form when steam or water vapour cools.

Proof or a message that something is true or settled.

Taking something away from someone as a punishment.

The people gathered in a church or place of worship.

Making people join the armed forces by law.

Protecting nature, wildlife or old buildings.

The main laws of a country; how healthy a body is.

Building something; the way something is built.

A meeting to ask for advice or opinions.

Carrying on with something; the next part of it.

Something you give or add to help.

A talk between two or more people.

Working together smoothly; controlling body movements well.

The notched top of a castle wall, with gaps to shoot through.

Slowing down; the rate at which speed decreases.

Long, careful thought before deciding.

The value of a coin or note; a group within a religion.

Removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable.

Cleaning something to kill germs.

Boiling a liquid and cooling the steam to make it pure.

Sharing or handing out things to people or places.

Finding things by sending out sounds and hearing echoes, like bats.

Setting people free, especially from slavery.

Making something sound bigger or better than it is.

A feeling of being very annoyed and fed up.

A feeling of great excitement and happiness.

Treating people unfairly to gain from their work; making use of something.

A process where yeast or bacteria break down sugar, as in making bread.

Light, or lighting something up; decorative lights.

A picture in a book; an example that explains something.

Protecting someone from a disease, usually with a vaccine (UK also immunisation).

A small fault or flaw.

A ceremony to start a new job, building or event.

A red, sore swelling on part of the body.

Putting equipment in place, ready to use.

Catching or stopping something on its way somewhere.

A word or phrase that shows a feeling, such as Ouch!.

Something that stops you for a short time.

A place where roads or lines cross.

Stepping in to change what happens.

Frightening someone to make them do something.

The first part of a book or talk; meeting someone new.

Watching over students while they sit an exam.

Poor health from not eating enough healthy food.

Handling something skilfully; controlling someone unfairly.

Learning something so well you remember it exactly (UK also memorisation).

Sending someone the wrong way; drawing attention away, as in magic tricks.

A small change to something.

A message telling you about something.

A group of people working together; arranging things neatly.

Reacting much more strongly than needed.

Sweat.

The natural colour of skin, hair or other living things.

Something that must happen before something else can.

A doctor's note saying which medicine you need.

A talk showing information to an audience; giving something formally.

Keeping something safe from harm or decay.

An official public announcement.

Making something clean and pure.

A memory of something.

Growing back or being renewed.

Putting your name or details on an official list.

How living things produce young; a copy of a painting.

Coming back to life after death, as in the Easter story.

A pleased feeling when you get what you want.

Money paid regularly for a magazine or service.

Putting one thing or person in place of another.

A belief in luck or magic, such as black cats being unlucky.

Shapes fitted together with no gaps or overlaps.

More people moving to live in towns and cities.

Checking that something is true or correct.