SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q30

Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence.

Chameleon usually disguises itself to avoid predators.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. camouflages.

"Disguise" means to change the appearance of somebody or something so that people cannot recognize it. "Camouflage" is the correct synonym as it refers to the use of leaves, branches, paints, and clothes for hiding soldiers or animals so that they cannot be seen against the area around them.

Other options mean:

Changes means to alter or differ.

Transposes means to move or change something to a different place.

Swaps means to exchange.