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Why Don't These Rhyme?! #4

Pronunciation is a menace! Each box below contains two answers that look like they should rhyme, based on their similar spelling. But they don't!

Using the hints, can you work them out?
The previous quiz in this series can be found here (#3)
Quiz by kiwirage
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Last updated: March 6, 2022
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First submittedMay 23, 2015
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Nevertheless
Though
Not smooth
Rough
 
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Ship's commander
Captain
Preserve; keep up
Maintain
 
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Strong breeze
Wind
Unable to see
Blind
 
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Answer
Bread grain
Wheat
Really good
Great
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Answer
Burial chamber
Tomb
Incendiary device
Bomb
 
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Answer
Path for cars
Road
Not narrow
Broad
 
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Toothpaste flavor
Mint
Half a quart
Pint
 
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Possess, own
Have
Valiant
Brave
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Answer
Lawn moisture
Dew
Do needlework
Sew
 
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Spoken defamation
Slander
Walk aimlessly
Wander
 
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See the world
Travel
Belly button
Navel
 
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Sumptuous feast
Banquet
Lawn game
Croquet
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Level 74
Jul 24, 2015
I suggest COQUET/CROQUET is better than BANQUET. Nice quiz. Thanks.
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Level 74
May 2, 2017
Meander could work instead of wander.