Exam: IELTS

Definition: The action of moving quickly and in a disorganized way, often to reach something or escape from danger.

Example: The children were scrambling up the hill to catch the ice cream truck.

Definition: To move quickly and in a confused way, often using your hands and feet to help you.

Example: The children were scrambling up the hill to catch the ice cream truck.

Definition: A type of engine used in aircraft that operates by burning fuel in the fast-moving air that enters the engine, allowing the aircraft to fly at very high speeds.

Example: The new scramjet technology could revolutionize air travel by enabling planes to reach hypersonic speeds.

Definition: To engage in a physical fight or scuffle, usually using one's fists.

Example: The two boys decided to scrap after school over a misunderstanding.

Definition: A small piece or bit of something, often leftover or discarded.

Example: He picked up a scrap of paper from the floor.

Definition: To get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted, often by breaking it down into smaller pieces or selling it for parts.

Example: The company decided to scrap the old machinery and buy new equipment.

Definition: To make a harsh noise by rubbing against a surface or to come into contact in a way that causes friction.

Example: The old chair scraped against the floor as I moved it.

Definition: A mark or injury on a surface, often caused by rubbing or scraping against something rough.

Example: He had a scrape on his knee after falling off his bike.

Definition: To remove or damage a surface by rubbing it with something sharp or rough.

Example: He had to scrape the ice off his car windshield before driving.

Definition: A tool or device used to remove something from a surface by scraping it off, like paint or ice.

Example: He used a scraper to remove the ice from his car's windshield.

Definition: The material or substance that has been removed from a surface by scraping.

Example: After scraping the paint off the wall, there was a pile of scraping on the floor.

Definition: To remove a layer or surface from something using a sharp object or tool.

Example: She is scraping the paint off the old chair to refinish it.

Definition: The quality of being determined and willing to fight or compete, often in a tough or challenging situation.

Example: Her scrappiness helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.

Definition: Having a strong and determined attitude, often in a way that shows a willingness to fight or compete, even if the person or thing is small or not fully developed.

Example: Despite being the smallest team in the league, they had a scrappy attitude that helped them win many games.

Definition: To write or draw carelessly and quickly, often resulting in messy or unclear letters.

Example: He began to scrawl his thoughts on the paper during the meeting.

Definition: A type of handwriting that is messy and hard to read, often done quickly.

Example: The teacher couldn't read the student's scrawl on the paper.

Definition: To write quickly and often in a messy or unclear way.

Example: He began to scrawl his thoughts in a notebook during the meeting.

Definition: Written quickly and carelessly, often making it hard to read.

Example: The note was scrawled on a piece of torn paper.

Definition: To write or draw carelessly and quickly, often resulting in messy or illegible text.

Example: She scrawled her name on the paper before handing it in.