TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: YOU GET AN "F" 
Clue: This type of cable contains threads of glass that transmit signals in the form of pulses of light

SOLUTION: fiber optic

PROBLEM: Category: COLLEGE HODGEPODGE 
Clue: This adjective for a second-year student is defined as "intellectually pretentious", "conceited" & "immature"

SOLUTION: sophomoric

PROBLEM: Category: OCEAN O' LOTION 
Clue: This principal constituent of oil of peppermint can be an ingredient in both cigarettes & lotions

SOLUTION:
menthol