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."

"Whine" (to complain, to moan about something) and "wine" are "homonyms" because they sound the same, but have different meanings. So, which of these words sounds the same as "war" but has a different meaning? The correct answer is "wore" (as in the past tense of wear). Additionally, "battle" means fight, conflict.

"Grate" and "great" sound the same, yet have different meanings. This makes them "homonyms," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words sounds the same as "mail." The correct answer is "male." Additionally, an "author" is someone who writes a book, someone who has written something.

"Two" and "too" 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 sounds the same as "son." The correct answer is "sun."