Confusable combinations that are almost cruel

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ascent
n.
the act of climbing or traveling up:
asset
n.
a useful and desirable thing or quality:
decent
adj.
respectable; worthy:
descent
n.
a downward inclination or slope.
estate
n.
property or possessions.
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axis
noun
the line about which a rotating body, such as the earth, turns
accent
Degree of prominence of a syllable within a word and sometimes of a word within a phrase.
ansate
Having a handle or handle-like part.
dissent
To differ in sentiment or opinion, esp. from the majority.
essay
a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject.
excess
more than or above what is necessary, usual, or specified.
assay
to examine or analyze

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