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exclusion The exclusion of Sally from the basketball team made her upset. The act or process of excluding or omitting.

harsh, unfair acts or demands by a government or someone in charge oppression Many citizens fled oppression from the cruel ruler. harsh, unfair acts or demands by a government or someone in charge

physical, mental or emotional strain tension Don't put too much tension on that rope or it will break. stretching I could feel the tension in the exam room as I waited for the doctor. physical, mental or emotional strain

Moving forward in an orderly way procession At seven o'clock, the procession of the band began. Moving forward in an orderly way

visionary A truly great inventor, such as Henry Ford, is not simply an inventor, but a visionary. a person with a unique capability to predict what will become important in the future.

delusion He had given himself delusions of greatness when he was just an ordinary painter. The belief in something false or not real.

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obsession My obsession with the latest video game is taking time away from my homework and chores. Something that preoccupies one's mind or emotions excessively

physical, mental or emotional strain tension Don't put too much tension on that rope or it will break. stretching I could feel the tension in the exam room as I waited for the doctor. physical, mental or emotional strain

Consent to do something from someone in charge permission I asked the teacher for permission to hand in my homework late. With your permission, I'd love to take your dog for a walk. Consent to do something from someone in charge

process of pressing down on or together compression The underlying layers of rock were flattened by compression. process of pressing down on or together

Admitting/ telling the truth confession He felt bad about tricking his friend and decided to make a confession. Admitting/ telling the truth