The prefix "homo" means same, and the root word "phone" means sound.  Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings.  These homophones are nouns and verbs and have accents on different syllables.  Your goal for this spelling list is to learn the homophone spellings, definitions, and where the stressed accents are.

PRESENT (PRE'-sent) noun - existing at this time; a gift  (She gave me a present.)

PRESENT (pre-SENT) verb - to bring, offer, or give (I will present them with a gift.)

DESERT (DES'-ert) noun -a barren area of land (There is very little rainfall in a desert.)

DESERT (de-SERT')  verb -  to leave one's duty (The soldier deserted the Army.)

RECORD (RE'-cord) noun - preserved information (The record was kept in the filing cabinet.)

RECORD (re-CORD') verb - the act of preserving information (The clerk had to record the information.)

PERMIT (PER'-mit) noun -a document allowing something (She got her driver's permit.)

PERMIT (per-MIT')  verb - to give permission (The teacher will permit you to go outside.)

REBEL (REB'-el) noun -a person who resists authority (The rebel was put in jail.)

REBEL (re-BEL')  verb - the act of resisting authority (The colonists started to rebel against King George III.)

OBJECT (OB'-ject) noun -a thing that exists (He stared at the strange object.)

OBJECT (ob-JECT')  verb - to disagree with something or someone (The lawyer yelled, "I object!")

SUBJECT (SUB'-ject) noun -an area of study (Science is my favorite subject.)

SUBJECT (sub-JECT')  verb - to pass through or suffer through an experience (I will subject myself to being questioned.)

REJECT (RE'-ject) noun -something that is refused or not accepted (The car was a reject.)

REJECT (re-JECT') verb - to act of refusing or not accepting (I will reject your insult.)

PRODUCE (PRO'-duce') noun -fresh fruits or vegetables (She bought produce at the grocery store.)

PRODUCE (pro-DUCE')  verb - to create or manufacture (The company had to produce 100 cars every day.)

CONDUCT (CON'-duct) noun -the way something is managed (The conduct of war has changed over time.)

CONDUCT (con-DUCT') verb - to lead or direct (I would be happy to conduct you to your new classroom.)

EXPORT (EX'-port) noun -good that are sent to another area or country (The main export of Florida is oranges.)

EXPORT (ex-PORT') verb - the act of sending goods to another area or country (Florida exports oranges.)

CONTRACT (CON'-tract) noun -a legally binding document (They signed the contract to purchase a new house.)

CONTRACT (con-TRACT') verb - to enter into a legally binding document (You will have to contract with the company if you want to work for them.)