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ISEE/SSATeasy
scramble
to move quickly using both hands and feet
Synonyms
- clamber
- scale
- climb
Antonyms
scramble in a sentence
The hikers scrambled over the rocks to reach the top of the hill.
The children scrambled over the fallen log and hurried toward the playground.
Where it comes from
Probably formed from words meaning 'crawl or struggle'
Memory hook
Scramble up like a crab using every limb.
Read it in context
- The Waiting Map Social Science