🌟Day 23 – Words A111–A115)
Today’s words are perfect for descriptive writing, academic essays, and formal communication — often found in IELTS Writing Task 2, UPSC Mains, and professional contexts.
✴️ Word 1: Allegory
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡəri/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A story, poem, or picture with a hidden moral or political meaning
Example
“George Orwell’s Animal Farm is an allegory about political corruption.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a gallery where each image tells a symbolic story — allegory.
Mini Quiz:
The novel used animals as an _______ of a totalitarian regime.
A) allusion B) allegory C) agenda D) allocation
Answer: B) allegory
✴️ Word 2: Alleviate
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To reduce pain, suffering, or difficulty
Example
“The medicine helped alleviate his headache.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of “elevating” someone out of pain — that’s alleviate.
Mini Quiz:
The organization worked to _______ poverty in rural areas.
A) alleviate B) aggravate C) alienate D) abbreviate
Answer: A) alleviate
✴️ Word 3: Allocate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose
Example
“The manager allocated funds for employee training.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of putting things in a specific location — allocate.
Mini Quiz:
The budget committee decided to _______ more funds to education.
A) allocate B) eliminate C) accumulate D) isolate
Answer: A) allocate
✴️ Word 4: Allot
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈlɒt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To give or assign a portion of something
Example
“Each student was allotted 30 minutes for the presentation.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of time slots being given out — that’s allot.
Mini Quiz:
Each speaker will be _______ five minutes to speak.
A) allowed B) allotted C) aligned D) arranged
Answer: B) allotted
✴️ Word 5: Allowance
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈlaʊ.əns/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A sum of money given regularly; permitted amount of something
Example
“Children often receive a weekly allowance for chores.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a little amount that you’re allowed — allowance.
Mini Quiz:
Employees receive a monthly travel _______ from the company.
A) alignment B) allowance C) assignment D) attendance
Answer: B) allowance
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Allegory | Symbolic story with deeper meaning | “The movie was an allegory of war and peace.” |
| Alleviate | Ease pain or difficulty | “They donated food to alleviate hunger.” |
| Allocate | Assign resources or roles | “They allocated funds to disaster relief.” |
| Allot | Distribute or assign | “He allotted each team a specific task.” |
| Allowance | Regular payment or permitted amount | “She saved her weekly allowance for books.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- What word refers to a hidden moral meaning in literature?
- “The NGO worked to _______ the suffering of refugees.”
- What word describes a small amount of money given regularly?
Answers:
- Allegory 2) Alleviate 3) Allowance
💬 Sentence Challenge
Try writing your own sentence using any one of today’s words!
Example: “The government allocated emergency supplies after the flood.”
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