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

SOLUTION: menthol

PROBLEM: Category: ADMIRALS 
Clue: Opposed to war with the U.S., he nevertheless planned the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

SOLUTION: isoroku yamamoto

PROBLEM: Category: HOMOPHONIC DUOS 
Clue: Consumed an octet

SOLUTION:
ate eight