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un • al • ien • a • ble adj., that which may not be taken away. Melody argued with her parents that staying up late was an unalienable right.

tran • si • ent adj., not permanent; temporary. Colds are transient; they go away after a week or so.

u • sur • pa • tion n., unlawful or violent taking of power. The prime minister was accused of usurpation of rights belonging to the king.

e • vince vt., show plainly. By scowling, the server evinced his displeasure at the small size of the tip.

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suf • fer • ance n., power to tolerate pain. The workers’ long sufferance of poor working conditions ended when they decided to go on strike.

as • sent n., agreement. Marie nodded in assent.

in • es • ti • ma • ble adj., too great to be measured. Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings are of inestimable value.

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com • pli • ance n., act of giving in to wishes or demands. Compliance with the tax laws is required.

con • vul • sion n., sudden, violent disturbance. The feverish patient was shaken by convulsions.

nat • u • ral • i • za • tion n., bestowal of the rights of citizenship. Before his naturalization, Juan needed a green card to work in the United States.

ten • ure n., right to hold a position permanently. The governor’s tenure in office is four years.

ab • di • cate vt., give up a right or a responsibility. The powerful barons forced the king to abdicate his throne.

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in • sur • rec • tion n., uprising. In 1913, Irish patriots took over the Dublin Post Office, but British troops put down the insurrection.

re • dress n., compensation. Mrs. Blount demanded redress from the driver who dented her car.

mag • na • nim • i • ty n., state of being above pettiness. A good leader treats the people with magnanimity.

ac • qui • esce vi., agree without protest. We asked the people next door to turn down their music, but they would not acquiesce to our request.

rec • ti • tude n., correctness. The judge will determine the rectitude of your case.