Answer:
Option a and e
Explanation:
The literal meaning of the word allay is to diminish or put an end to something. Normally the elimination or reduction is associated with some pain or hunger or any other problem
Now if we look at choices a, b and e, the word allay is giving a sense of reduction.
In a, it refers to pain reduction
In e, allay is refers to reduction in anxiety
In b, it is referring to lessen the duties but this is more related to emotional sense
In c, the allay is giving a sense of postponing which isnt right.
In d, there is no word of allay