Sounds like "S" or "K"
Noun or Verb
History
Mystery Basket
TOU"GH" WORDS
100

This type of tree shares its name with a great smelling wood often used in closets and chests.

cedar

100

As a noun, it’s extra money someone earns for selling something; as a verb, it means to ask someone to make or do something.

commission

100

This is a leader who has all the power and doesn’t let others vote or choose.

dictator

100

There were so many sandwiches in Grandma’s basket, we said it was THIS word that means "a whole lot!"

abundant

100

This past-tense verb means "carried something to a place"; it's what you did when you delivered cupcakes to the party.

brought

200

This adjective means sure or confident

certain

200

As a noun, it’s something you might receive for good behavior; as a verb, it means to give someone that something.

reward

200

The bald eagle is one of these for the United States—it stands for something important.

symbol

200

Yikes! We found this funny food in the basket—it’s made from pig parts and sounds like something you might find in the South.

chitlins

200

This word can describe sandpaper, a stormy sea, or a tough neighborhood.

rough

300

Not a "C" word, but it has two wheels, pedals, and often a bell—just don’t forget your helmet!

bicycle

300

As a noun, it’s something you recite in school facing a flag; as a verb, it means to promise or commit.

pledge

300

Going to school helps you get this—it’s how you learn reading, math, and more.

education

300

Grandma did a happy little dance when she opened the basket—she’s still THIS word that means quick and full of energy!

spry

300

Something you do on a scale that helps determine the cost of your bananas.

weigh

400

In music, this is certain notes played together that sound good.

chord

400

As a noun, it's a clever plan— as a verb, it means to plan something, sometimes in secret.

scheme

400

This word means fighting between groups or countries, like in battles.

warfare

400

After our silly picnic, Grandma said we were going on this kind of trip where you relax and have fun.

vacation

400

The past tense of “seek,” it’s what Indiana Jones did when he looked for the Holy Grail.

sought

500

This hanging piece of fabric might block light or act as a stage cover.

curtain

500

As a noun, it’s a buying in bulk and getting a better pricing; as a verb, it means to sell or distribute in large quantities.

wholesale

500

This word means to make a law official, like when Congress passes a new rule.

enact

500

Rolling around in the basket was this sweet green fruit.  There were even two of them!

pear

500

This noun can refer to mass measured in pounds or kilograms.

weight

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