Theory on Homonyms And Homophones (the Confusing Words)

Sore refers to aches, pains and wounds: sore feet, sore backs, and sores on your skin; whereas, Soar is a verb meaning "increase rapidly" or "fly or rise high in the air".

Jealous characterizes one who may be overly possessive, envious, coveting, or fearful of losing another's affection. Zealous means passionate or eager pursuit of something.

Eruption means to burst out like the outbreak of a volcano or a war or a disease; whereas, Irruption means a sudden violent breaking in or an invasion.

Censor refers to an officer who examines films, books, plays etc. To Censure means to find fault with, condemn. Censer is a vessel in which incense stick is burnt.

Cue refers to a signal or a prompt to do something (such as speak a line in a play); whereas, Queue means a line of persons, vehicles etc. waiting for something.

Air is the Earth's atmosphere; Heir refers to the person who inherits; whereas, Ere means before (in time).

Straight means without without a curve or bend or interruption; whereas, Strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.

Pique means to excite or irritate; Peek means to peep or snoop; whereas, Peak means the summit or tip or to climax.

Bare means naked; whereas, Bear, apart from being a large animal, also means ‘to carry’.

Premier refers to someone first in status, rank or importance; principal or chief; whereas,

Lightening means making lighter or brighter; whereas, Lightning is the bright flashes of light in the sky,usually followed by a crack of thunder.

Fair means just and unbiased, pleasing, clear and clean, or a public exhibition event; whereas,