I believe it is Subjunctive.
Answer:
You're getting more imaginative.
In the arts (and in business), there's a classic theory that the best things happen at the convergence of disciplines. You develop immunity to the "paradox of expertise" when you have a large knowledge base, where your advanced knowledge of one area clouds your ability to see new ideas.
Explanation:
The answer to your question is allocate because allocate is the opposite of the work appropriate :)