a false name
“Your real name was all I asked for; why did you give me an alias?” the reporter
said.
alimentary
supplying nourishment
When Watson asked, “What’s a ten-letter word meaning ‘supplying
nourishment’?” Sherlock replied, “Alimentary, my dear Watson.”
allay
to soothe; to make more bearable (see ALLEVIATE)
Note: This is one of a countless number of SAT words with this meaning.
He allayed his parents’ fears by getting all As on his report card.
alleged
stated without proof
It was alleged that he died by falling off a ledge.
alleviate
to make more bearable
(see APPEASE)
Note: Think of Aleve, the pain med.
A leaf he ate successfully alleviated his hunger.