Spelling Tampa 4 Vocabulary 1. curl: to form into coils or ringlets, as the hair. 2. nurse: a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick. 3. surf: to float on the crest of a wave toward shore. 4. perfect: entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings. 5. earn: to gain or get in return for one's labor or service. 6. worst: not good in any manner or degree. 7. sooner: within a short period after this or that time, event. 8. scooter: a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them. 9. newspaper: a publication issued at regular and usually close intervals. 10.lose: to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft 11.loose: free or released from fastening or attachment. 12.knew: to perceive or understand as fact or truth 13.choice: something that is preferred or preferable to others; the best part of something. 14.spoil: to damage severely or harm (something), esp. with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness 15.oyster: any of several edible, marine, bivalve mollusks. 16.coin: a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money. 17.voice: the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures. 18.poison: a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 19.huge: exceedingly great size, extent, or quantity. 20.strange: unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd. 21.continue: to go on or keep on, as in some course or action; extend. 22.race: a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing. 23.chose: to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference. 24.include: To take in as a part, element, or member.