Use the following definitions to answer the question.

assent:
1. (noun) an agreement
2. (verb) to express agreement

ascent:
1. (noun) an upward slope or incline
2. (verb) to climb

Read the sentence.

The measure passed with a majority _________.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
assent (noun)
assent (verb)
ascent (noun)
ascent (verb)