al- = to

   (1) align

     assonance：line

meaning：arrange in a straight line

ecample：the pattern of the border at the joint 

                  should align perfectly.

(2)allay

 assonance：lay

 meaning：to ease

 ecample：they are trying to allay public fears

                   about the spread of the disease.

(3)allocate

 assonance：locate

 meaning：to set apart for a special purpose

 ecample：allocate a room to be used for storage.

(4)allot

 assonance：a lot

 meaning：distribute

 ecample：allotted 20 minutes to each speaker.

(5)alloy

 assonance：toy

 meaning：a mixture of two or more metals

 ecample：alloy steel

(6)allude

 assonance：rude

 meaning：imply

  ecample：the problem had been alluded to 

                    briefly in earlier discussions.

(7)allure

 assonance：lure

 meaning：attract

ecample：sexual allure