camouflage
The colours or patterns that help something blend in and hide.
camouflage in a sentence
- The stick insect's camouflage was so good that Maya stared at the branch for ages before spotting it.
- The arctic hare's white camouflage makes it almost invisible against the snow.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to camouflage?
- Aspotlight
- Bshow
- Cdisguise
- Ddisplay
Show the answer
C: disguise. The other three mean the opposite of camouflage.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to camouflage?
- Ahiding
- Bcover
- Cdisguise
- Ddisplay
Show the answer
D: display. The other three mean nearly the same as camouflage.
Words that mean something similar
disguise, cover, hiding
Words that mean the opposite
display, show, spotlight
More words about appearance & looks
- charred: Burnt and blackened on the outside.
- coarse: Rough to touch, or rude and unpolished.
- conspicuous: Very easy to see; standing out so everyone notices.
- contrast: A clear difference between two things.
- counterfeit: Made as a fake copy of something real, meant to trick people.
- dainty: Small, pretty and delicate.
- decrepit: Old and falling apart because of age or heavy use.
- delectable: So delicious that you want more of it.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test