英语四六级词汇复习技巧：8天攻克8000词汇(七)

　　92. alienate : make hostile; separate

　　* Her attempts to alienate the two friends failed because they had complete faith in each other.

　　93. alimentary : supplying nourishment

　　* The alimentary canal in our bodies is so named because digestion of foods occurs there.

　　94. alimony : payments make to an ex-spouse after divorce

　　* Because Tony had supported Tina through medical school, on their divorce he asked the court to award him $500 a month in alimony.

　　95. allay : calm; pacify

　　* The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.

　　96. allege : state without proof

　　* It is alleged that she had worked for the enemy.

　　98. alleviate : relieve

　　* This should alleviate the pain; if it does not, we shall have to use stronger drugs.

　　100. alloy : mixture as of metals

　　* alloy of gold are used more frequently than the pure metal.

　　101. allude : refer indirectly

　　* Try not to allude to this matter in his presence because the topic annoys him.