A "currant" is a small dried fruit and "current" means modern, belonging to this time period, contemporary. These two words are "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sounds the same as "gait" (a person's manner of walking). The correct answer is, of course, "gate." Additionally, "obsolete" means outdated, replaced by something newer and better.

"Fair" means equal, balanced and "fare" means how much something costs. These two words are "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sounds the same as "hey" (a greeting, hello). The correct answer is "hay" (grass, straw).

A "leek" is a type of vegetable, to "leak" is to allow liquid or gas to get out, to allow something to seep out through a hole. These two words are "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available homonym for "manner" (how someone carries themselves, their behavior and character). The correct answer is "manor," which is a lord's house. Additionally, "soak" means make wet, drench; "polite" means not rude, well-mannered.

To "raze" means to destroy, to completely tear down, whereas to "raise" means to lift up, to elevate. These two words are "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sounds most like "loan" (give money to, allow to borrow money on the condition that the person pays you back). The correct answer is "lone," which means solitary, alone, not with others. Additionally, "ascend" means go up, rise and "descend" means go down, fall.

"Please" and "pleas" are "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sounds the most like "lessen." The correct answer is "lesson." To help you further, "lessen" means reduce the impact of, diminish, make smaller, make less; "plea" means appeal, request in a dramatic fashion, ask something in a desperate way. Additionally, "enhance" means add to and make better or larger; "alter" means adjust, change; "diminish" means make smaller; "plead" means beg, urge, ask for desperately.

"Soul" means the spiritual part of a human's identity and "sole" means the bottom of a person's foot. These two words are "homonyms" because they have different meanings, yet sound the same. So, which of these answer choices sounds the same as "thyme" (a herb used to flavor cooking)? The correct answer is "time." Additionally, "sage" is another herb used in cooking, however it also means wise when used as an adjective.

"Peace" and "piece" are two words that are spelled differently and yet sound the same. We call these kinds of words "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sounds like "rows." The correct answer is "rose."

"Straight" and "strait" are two words that sound the same, but have different meanings. They are "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sound the same as "tense." The correct answer is "tents." Additionally, "tense" means not relaxed, stressful; "curved" means bent, not straight; "relaxed" means calm, not stressed.

"Tail" and "tale" are two words that sound the same, yet have different meanings. They are homonyms. So, which of these words sounds the same as "horse?" The correct answer is "hoarse," which means (of a voice) harsh and rough sounding.

A "principal" is someone in-charge of managing a school, the head of a school. And, "principle" means coming first, of the most importance, primary. These two words sound the same, but have different meanings, they are "homonyms." The correct answer is therefore "tee," because this word sounds the same as "tea."