1. CONduct (verb) - to lead or guide
CONduct (noun) - the way something is done
2. PREsent (verb) - to give something to someone
PREsent (noun) - a gift
3. ObJECT (verb) - to disagree with something
OBject (noun) - a thing
4. PERmit (verb) - to allow something
PERmit (noun) - a written permission
5. REcord (verb) - to save information
REcord (noun) - saved information
6. INsult (verb) - to offend someone
INsult (noun) - an offensive remark
7. PROtest (verb) - to disagree strongly
PROtest (noun) - an expression of disagreement
8. TRANsfer (verb) - to move something from one place to another
TRANsfer (noun) - the act of moving something
9. CONtract (verb) - to make an agreement
CONtract (noun) - an agreement
10. REbel (verb) - to fight against authority
REbel (noun) - someone who fights against authority
These words are called homographs because they have the same spelling but different meanings. The stress on the syllable can be a key factor in distinguishing their meanings.