Which sentences use the word allay correctly? (Select all that apply.)

a. After spending the day at the lake without sunscreen, John rushed to the local convenience store for aloe gel to allay the pain of his sunburn.

b. Finding her coworker in tears, Betsy decided that she would allay some of her duties in order to make sure that everything was all right.

c. The temptation of Corey’s new gaming system proved to be too much for him. After considering his schedule, he decided to allay his homework for a later time.

d. Juggling work, school, and family responsibilities was beginning to weigh heavily on Andrew.

e. He knew that if he dedicated several hours to his project, he would allay most of his anxieties.