1. "CONduct" vs. "conDUCT"
* CONduct: (noun) Behavior or way of acting.
* conDUCT: (verb) To lead or guide, to carry out.
2. "INsult" vs. "inSULT"
* INsult: (noun) A rude or offensive remark.
* inSULT: (verb) To treat with disrespect or abuse.
3. "OBject" vs. "obJECT"
* OBject: (noun) A thing.
* obJECT: (verb) To express disapproval or opposition.
4. "PERmit" vs. "perMIT"
* PERmit: (noun) A written authorization.
* perMIT: (verb) To allow or give permission.
5. "PREsent" vs. "preSENT"
* PREsent: (noun) A gift.
* preSENT: (verb) To give something to someone.
6. "REbel" vs. "reBEL"
* REbel: (noun) A person who opposes or fights against authority.
* reBEL: (verb) To oppose or fight against authority.
7. "TRANsfer" vs. "transFER"
* TRANsfer: (noun) The act of moving something from one place to another.
* transFER: (verb) To move something from one place to another.
8. "SURvey" vs. "surVEY"
* SURvey: (noun) A general view or inspection.
* surVEY: (verb) To examine or look at something carefully.
9. "DEsert" vs. "deSERT"
* DEsert: (noun) A barren, dry area of land.
* deSERT: (verb) To abandon someone or something.
10. "PROtest" vs. "proTEST"
* PROtest: (noun) An expression of strong disapproval.
* proTEST: (verb) To express strong disapproval.
These are just a few examples. Many words in the English language change their meaning based on the stressed syllable. Pay attention to how you pronounce these words, as it can significantly affect the meaning!